Thirteen people have been arrested following an alleged assault on members of a Bihu troupe in Assam’s Sribhumi district, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemning the incident and directing the state police chief to take action.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Condemns Incident
Reacting to the incident on Sunday, Sarma said an attack on Bihu performers would not be tolerated and directed Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure action against those responsible. The police are also working to identify and apprehend others allegedly involved in the incident, he added. Responding to the Chief Minister’s direction, the Assam DGP confirmed that a case had been registered at Sribhumi Police Station and that 13 people had been arrested.
He said the arrested persons had been forwarded to court.
The investigation is underway to establish how the confrontation began and the role of those accused. Further details about the injured performers and the specific charges in the case were not immediately available.
