The situation in Baksa district has been brought “under control” following violent incidents linked to the death of singer Zubeen Garg, police officials confirmed on Thursday. The unrest erupted near the Baksa District Jail when a convoy carrying the five arrested accused was being escorted to the facility.
Protesters reportedly set vehicles on fire and hurled stones at the convoy, demanding justice for the late singer. Police responded with lathi-charge and tear gas shells to disperse the mob, leading to injuries among protesters, police personnel, and journalists. Several vehicles, including those belonging to the police and local media, were damaged during the clashes.
Over ten people have been detained in connection with the incident, and further arrests are expected. Security has been significantly tightened in and around Mushalpur town and adjoining areas, with prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in place to prevent further gatherings and unrest. Police officials have been directed to maintain a strict vigil until normalcy is fully restored. 
Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, who visited Baksa on Wednesday, appealed to the public not to take the law into their own hands. “We all want justice for Zubeen Garg, but there is a due process for ensuring it. India is a democratic country governed by constitutional provisions, and the law must be followed,” Singh said.
The DGP assured that investigations are ongoing in coordination with forensic and investigative agencies, and those found guilty will face punishment as per the law. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody, emphasizing that the court, not public action, is responsible for their imprisonment.
