Assam bans sale of beef within 5 km radius of any temple, passes Cattle Preservation Bill
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The Assam Assembly on Friday passed a bill that prohibits the slaughter or sale of beef within a 5 km radius of any temple. The Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 was passed amid a walkout by the opposition parties in protest against the government's refusal to forward the legislation to a select committee. Transportation of bovines through the state without valid documents has also been sought to be checked by the Bill.