Tension swept across Assam’s Baksa district on Wednesday after violence erupted outside the District Jail when five accused in the death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg were brought to the facility under heavy security.
As police vehicles carrying the accused reached the premises, a large crowd of agitated fans gathered, demanding justice for the late musician. The protest soon turned violent, with sections of the crowd pelting stones at the convoy, damaging several vehicles, including a police van.
The five accused, event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, the singer’s manager Siddharth Sharma, cousin and suspended APS officer Sandipan Garg, and two personal security officers, including Nandeswar Bora, had earlier been remanded to judicial custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
As the mob grew unruly, police resorted to firing in the air and using tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. One police vehicle was reportedly set ablaze in the ensuing chaos before reinforcements were rushed to the spot.
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Authorities have since tightened security around the jail complex and adjoining areas to prevent further flare-ups. “The situation is tense but under control,” a senior police officer said after order was restored.
The death of Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most beloved cultural icons, has sparked widespread outrage and mourning across the state. Supporters and fans continue to demand a transparent probe into the circumstances surrounding his death, with several groups calling for swift justice.
Garg’s passing has left a void in Assam’s music scene, and the intensity of public anger reflects his deep emotional connect with generations of listeners across the Northeast.
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