GUWAHATI: Two individuals were arrested by Guwahati Police on Saturday morning, July 18, for painting activist Sonam Wangchuk's portrait at a public place without taking prior permission from the authorities.
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"Our police patrolling party found them defacing a wall with some painting near the Jyoti Bishnu Auditorium. We found two individuals at the spot and apprehended them," the DCP (East) told reporters at Dispur Police Station.
The individuals have been identified as Nakul Mili of Dibrugarh and Gaurav Singha of Dakhingaon, Guwahati.
The police official said that a case has been registered against them.
“They are currently in our custody. Given that it is a noticeable case, we will let them go in a while,” the DCP East said.
He added that painting on public property without prior permission has become a recurring trend.
Further, he said that a separate case has been registered at Basistha Police Station for painting a portrait of Sonam Wangchuk.
"We are identifying the individuals involved. Strict action will be taken against them," the DCP (East) said.