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Vigilante Art or Vandalism? Murals Trigger Arrests in Guwahati
Police said the two youths admitted to painting Sonam Wangchuk on a public wall, and a case was registered after the pair were taken to Dispur police station.
- On Saturday, authorities in Guwahati apprehended two youths for "damaging" a public wall while painting a mural of activist Sonam Wangchuk, registering a case at the Dispur police station.
- An official warned that "damaging the beauty of flyovers and public infrastructure by painting at will" has become a trend, noting future offenders face potential jail time.
- Another mural of Wangchuk appeared two days ago on a pillar of the Basistha flyover, with police investigating to identify those responsible for the unauthorized painting.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on July 10 that no paintings are permitted on flyovers without authorization, following the erasure of a mural of singer Zubeen Garg in Ganeshguri.
- The youths will be allowed to leave after receiving a notice, as authorities continue monitoring public infrastructure to prevent further unauthorized painting across the city.
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Assam: Two Held for Painting Sonam Wangchuk's Mural on Public Wall in Guwahati
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the Guwahati Police, a patrolling party apprehended the two youths, who were allegedly trying to damage public property last night. India News | Assam: Two Held for Painting Sonam Wangchuk's Mural on Public Wall in Guwahati.
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