GUWAHATI: A Bihu troupe was attacked and physically assaulted by a group of people in Assam's Sribhumi district during what has been widely reported as a Durga Puja idol immersion procession. Visuals of the incident have emerged on social media.
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In the videos, bruises and injury marks could be seen on the faces and other body parts of the Bihu troupe members. The attackers used bamboo sticks, the videos showed.
Taking to X on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the incident.
He wrote that the news of an attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi was deeply disturbing and unfortunate.
"Bihu is the soul of Assam, our pride and our identity. We will never tolerate any insult to our culture and heritage," Sarma wrote.
He immediately directed the DGP to ensure immediate action against those responsible.
A case has been registered at Sribhumi PS.
During the course of the investigation, 13 persons were arrested and forwarded to the Hon’ble Court.
"Further investigation is underway, and necessary steps are being taken to identify and apprehend the other persons involved in the incident," the DGP wrote on X.
Further details about the incident were not immediately available at the time of filing this report.
