Agartala: The Assam government has banned the consumption and serving of beef across the state including in hotels, restaurants, social gatherings and public spaces. This decision was announced by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma after the weekly meeting of the state cabinet on Wednesday.
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Addressing the cabinet’s decision through a video conference from Delhi, Chief Minister Himanta explained that three years ago beef was prohibited within a 5-kilometer radius of religious places like temples and monasteries in the state which had been successful. Building on this success, the government decided to extend the ban to cover the entire state. “From now on, the ban on beef will be applicable everywhere in Assam,” Dr. Sarma stated. He added that those who violate the ban will face penalties including imprisonment.
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