“Won’t Allow Assam’s Harmony to Be Destroyed”: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Cracks Down on Anti-National Conspiracy in Dhubri

Dhubri: In a decisive move to tackle growing unrest in Assam’s Dhubri district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared that a mere warning is not enough to combat anti-national activities. His statement comes after seditious graffiti was discovered on walls in the region, which he referred to as part of a deeper conspiracy. Speaking in Dibrugarh, Sarma said, “We have already taken action. Assam is a sensitive state. People won’t stop anti-national activities just because of my warning. This is a deep-rooted conspiracy… A mere warning won’t be enough — we have to put in a lot of hard work to counter this.”

Tensions escalated in Dhubri following a shocking incident on Eid, where cow meat was allegedly thrown at a Hanuman temple, sparking widespread anger. The Assam government responded by deploying additional security forces, including the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF, to maintain law and order. Shoot-at-sight orders have also been issued against any elements threatening communal harmony. In another related case, five individuals were arrested in Goalpara district’s Lakhipur area for attempting to incite communal unrest by allegedly throwing beef near a temple. CM Sarma shared the details on X, stating, “Lakhipur Police of Goalpara District has arrested the following individuals for allegedly throwing beef near a temple in a deliberate attempt to incite communal tension post Eid-ul-Zuha: 1. Bodir Ali (57), S/o Late Jabber Ali 2. Hazaratt Ali (58), S/o Riaj Uddin 3. Tara Mia (36), S/o Rupchand Ali 4. Shajamal Mia (42), S/o Late Hazarat Ali 5. Jahangir Alom (32), S/o Late Amor Ali (All residents of Ward No. 10, Khakilamari, P.S. Lakhipur).”

He further assured that a case has been registered and strict action is being taken so that such miscreants face the full force of the law. Sarma also accused a Bangladesh-backed organisation of attempting to destabilise peace in Dhubri and warned that the government would not tolerate any efforts to disrupt Assam’s communal harmony. The number of arrests in the Dhubri beef incident has now risen to 38, with the CM confirming on X, “38 arrested overnight in the Dhubri beef head incident.” During his visit to Dhubri, CM Sarma instructed local law enforcement to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against those who desecrate temples, Naamghars, and sacred places. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to peace, he said that Assam will never allow divisive forces to break its unity.