Bihu Dancers Assaulted During Durga Puja Immersion Procession in Assam's Sribhumi, 17 Held
Police said 13 people were arrested after miscreants assaulted performers and damaged instruments during a Durga Puja procession.
- On Sunday, Assam police arrested 13 people following an attack on a Bihu troupe during a Durga Puja immersion procession in Sribhumi. The arrests followed direct orders from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to pursue those responsible.
- The attack occurred Friday as a Bihu troupe performed during the Durga Puja procession, where assailants allegedly injured members and damaged musical equipment. This incident prompted immediate condemnation from state leaders regarding cultural artiste safety.
- Sarma declared that any "insult to our culture and heritage" is unacceptable and directed police to "ensure immediate action" against those responsible. He emphasized the state will not tolerate hostility toward Assamese artistes.
- Director General of Police Harmeet Singh confirmed that 13 suspects have been "forwarded to the Court." He added that "further investigation is underway" to identify and apprehend additional individuals involved.
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and All Assam Students' Union president Utpal Sarma condemned the assault, with Utpal Sarma demanding "exemplary and quick action" and citing the "sense of insecurity" experienced by Assamese people.
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An 11-member Bihu troupe invited to perform at a Durga Puja event in Assam's Bengali-majority Barak Valley was allegedly attacked over Assamese songs. At least 17 people have been arrested. The incident has revived concerns about the region's decades-old linguistic divide and the fragile harmony between the communities in the valleys of Barak and Brahmaputra.
Describing Bihu as the soul, pride and identity of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that insult to the culture and heritage of the state will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Assam Leaders Condemn Attack On Bihu Troupe, 13 Arrested
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered immediate action against those who allegedly attacked a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi district, stating that any insult to the state's culture will not be tolerated. Following his directive, 13 people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and AASU president Utpal Sarma also condemned the incident, emphasising the importance of Bihu to Assamese identity.
Assam Police Arrests 13 Invloved in Attack on Bihu Troupe in Sribhumi
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Assam Police have arrested 13 individuals in connection with the attack on a Bihu cultural troupe in Sribhumi district. The police action follows strict directives from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who publicly condemned the incident as "deeply disturbing and unfortunate." India News | Assam Police Arrests 13 Invloved in Attack on Bihu Troupe in Sribhumi.
Assam CM orders immediate action over 'attack' on Bihu troupe in Sribhumi, DGP says 13 arrested
Guwahati, Oct 25 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday directed the police to take immediate action against those responsible for an alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi district, asserting that any insult to the state’s culture and heritage would not be tolerated. Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh, responding […]
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