Baksa, Assam: A scene of chaos and violence unfolded outside the Baksa District Jail today as a massive crowd, demanding justice for the death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg, attacked the convoy transporting five accused, including main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma, and suspended APS officer Sandipan Garg.
The accused—Mahanta, Sharma, Sandipan Garg (Zubeen’s cousin), and two security personnel including Nandeswar Bora—were being brought to Baksa after the Guwahati Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court remanded them to 14-day judicial custody earlier in the day.
As the vehicles neared the jail premises, they were met by a large, enraged mob that had gathered at the gates, loudly raising slogans demanding justice for the popular singer’s death. Eyewitnesses reported that the situation rapidly descended into anarchy when the crowd began pelting stones at the convoy.
The violent stone pelting shattered vehicle windows, leaving several people injured. Reports confirm that policemen, journalists, and a number of local bystanders caught in the crossfire sustained injuries in the outburst.
The violence escalated further when unidentified miscreants set a police van ablaze, adding to the panic and mayhem in the area. Officials confirmed that the stone pelting extended beyond the vehicles, with stones hurled into the jail premises, causing property damage and forcing security personnel to fire warning shots into the air to disperse the mob and gain control of the situation.
The accused were successfully moved into the jail amidst the chaos.
Security Tightened
Additional police reinforcements and fire tenders were immediately rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames and restore order. Following the intense protest, security around the Baksa District Jail has been significantly tightened to prevent any further escalation.
The incident underscores the deep emotional turmoil and widespread demand for justice among the public following the tragic death of Zubeen Garg. The situation remains tense but under control.
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