Dhubri (Assam) [India], June 15 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s firm commitment to preventing land encroachment by “nefarious elements” in Dhubri and other parts of the state.
Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma stated,
“In Dhubri, or elsewhere, we will not allow nefarious elements from encroaching upon the lands of genuine Indian citizens. This is the firm commitment of our Govt.”
He further revealed that the issue had recently been brought to his attention by a concerned individual and that he has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Dhubri to look into the matter urgently.
In a separate and highly charged development, the Chief Minister responded to a communal incident involving the alleged dumping of cattle meat on the premises of a Hanuman temple in Dhubri. He vowed to “completely eliminate communal forces” operating in the region and declared his personal dedication to safeguarding the religious site.
“We will completely eliminate communal forces in Dhubri, and I will personally contribute to giving a grand look to the Hanuman temple here,” Sarma wrote in another post on X.
The Chief Minister confirmed that 38 individuals had been arrested in a massive overnight crackdown linked to the desecration of the temple.
On Friday, Sarma visited the affected district and convened a high-level meeting with Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Tiwari, and other top officials. He directed law enforcement to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against those desecrating religious spaces including temples and Naamghars (Assamese prayer halls).
“The incident of throwing beef at the town’s Hanuman Mandir should have NEVER happened, and those involved WON’T BE SPARED,” Sarma emphasized.
Reinforcing his stance, the Chief Minister stated that if necessary, he would personally guard the Hanuman Baba temple during the upcoming Eid festival to prevent any further provocations.
“This time on Eid, some anti-social elements committed a disgusting and condemnable crime by throwing cow meat in the Hanuman temple of Dhubri! If required on the coming Eid, I myself will guard Hanuman Baba’s temple all night long,” he posted.
The Assam government’s strong messaging comes amid rising tensions in the region, with Sarma positioning himself at the forefront of a crackdown on communal unrest and illegal encroachments. (ANI)
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