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Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS) Amid violent protests by followers of Zubeen Garg in Assam’s Baksa district against the decision to grant accommodation to five accused in the case related to the iconic singer’s untimely demise, the government on Wednesday banned mobile internet services across the district.
This step was taken to ensure peace in the district while maintaining law and order situation.
Meanwhile, higher authorities of Assam Police have canceled all types of leaves of employees except urgent medical leaves following the violence in Baksa district.
Notably, violent protests broke out outside Baksa District Jail today after five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case were brought to the jail under heavy police security.
In view of the rising tension, the district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) to prevent further unrest.
The situation became volatile when an agitated mob gathered outside the Baksa District Jail complex demanding that the two accused – festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahant and Zubeen Garg manager Siddharth Sharma – be produced before the public.
The mob pelted stones, injuring a woman police officer and damaging several vehicles in the police convoy. Security forces used batons to disperse the protesters and several persons were detained for unlawful assembly.
District Magistrate Gautam Das immediately issued an order banning all types of public meetings, rallies, demonstrations and processions within 500 meters of Buxa jail.
The order also bans carrying weapons like sticks, daggers, spears and swords as well as throwing any inflammable substance including stones or firecrackers.
The directive cites apprehensions of “breach of public peace and tranquility due to the disturbed situation observed near District Jail, Nikshi, Baksa”, and warns that any violation will be subject to strict legal action under relevant provisions of law. The restrictive measures came into effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
–IANS
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