Hotel Sealed in Karimganj After Allegations of Serving Beef Instead of Chicken; Four Arrested

Guwahati: Authorities in Karimganj district, Assam, have sealed a hotel following accusations that staff served beef disguised as chicken to customers. The incident at Hindustan Hotel & Restaurant ignited public outrage and prompted immediate action from the district administration.The situation unfolded when a young diner, Kaison, stopped at the hotel en route to Ratabari. After ordering a chicken dish, he suspected the meat was actually beef. Concerned about the potential offense to religious sentiments, Kaison filed a complaint at the Patharkandi police station.This led to a swift investigation by law enforcement, resulting in the detention of four individuals linked to the hotel: Alif Hussain, Riyaz Uddin, Selim Ahmed, and Hasan Ahmed. Authorities are currently interrogating them to understand their involvement in the alleged food misrepresentation.In response to the situation, the district administration has taken the precautionary measure of sealing the establishment to halt its operations. The incident has raised significant concerns within the local community about the authenticity and quality of food served in eateries, prompting police to investigate whether this was an isolated incident or indicative of broader malpractice within the hotel.