Guwahati, Oct 25: Thirteen people have been arrested after members of a Bihu troupe were allegedly assaulted in Assam’s Sribhumi district during a reported Durga Puja idol immersion procession, with videos of the incident circulating on social media.
The videos show troupe members with visible bruises and injuries on their faces and other parts of their bodies. Some of the attackers were seen wielding bamboo sticks and other sticks.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday condemned the attack, describing it as 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 in a post on X.
The news of an attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi is 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.
I have directed the @DGPAssamPolice to ensure immediate action against those responsible.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 25, 2026
The chief minister said he had directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure immediate action against those responsible.
According to the DGP, a case has been registered at Sribhumi police station. During the investigation, 13 people were arrested and produced before the 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.
The police are continuing their investigation to identify and take action against others allegedly involved in the assault.
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