Assam Bans Consumption Of Beef In Hotels, Public Places

Guwahati: 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a statewide ban on serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels and public places.

The decision, sources said, was taken at a state cabinet meeting to amend the existing law on beef consumption to incorporate the new provisions.

Consumption of beef is not illegal in Assam, but The Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021 regulates the transportation, and slaughter of all cattle, and sale of beef and beef products in the state.