GUWAHATI : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a “shoot at sight” order for Dhubri town, a move aimed at quelling escalating communal tensions. The stern directive comes after the recovery of cow head or beef at a Hanuman temple in Dhubri, an incident that has reportedly fueled unrest in the area.

Chief Minister Sarma arrived in Dhubri at approximately 11 am on June 13, to personally assess the volatile law and order situation. Upon his arrival at the Circuit House, he immediately convened a high-level review meeting with top district administration officials.

In anticipation of the chief minister’s visit, the Dhubri district police administration had already implemented extensive security measures across the entire town.

Addressing reporters after the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma revealed the drastic measure, stating, “I have ordered a shoot at sight in Dhubri if “any kind of untoward situation” surfaces in the region. The shoot at sight guidelines will be applicable in Dhubri town onwards.

The order is applicable for any illegal activities including “pelting of stones” in Dhubri district, starting tonight.

In a move to personally oversee the situation and ensure peace, Chief Minister Sarma also issued a directive for the immediate arrest of all “tainted criminals” in Dhubri district. Highlighting a perceived external threat, the Chief Minister asserted that Dhubri has been “targeted by fundamentalist forces in Bangladesh.” He declared firmly, “I will never allow this to happen.”

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