Gauhati High Court questions police's denial of security at Zubeen Garg's concert in Dharapur

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• May 24, 2024 | Pinaki Goswami

The report highlighted a law and order situation marred by vandalism and assaults on police personnel by miscreants at the event...

Digital Desk: The Gauhati High Court has stepped in to address concerns raised over the West Guwahati Police District's refusal to provide security for the 'Dharapur Anchalik Rangali Bihu Sanmilon,' where renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg is scheduled to perform. This intervention follows the denial of permission by the Deputy Commissioner of Police for West Guwahati police district to organize the event on May 25, 2024, citing concerns stemming from a previous incident.

The denial was based on a report submitted by the Officer-in-charge of Azara Police Station, outlining the chaos that unfolded during a previous attempt to hold the event on April 27, 2024. The report highlighted a law and order situation marred by vandalism and assaults on police personnel by miscreants at the event, resulting in injuries to 11 officers and subsequent arrests.

Despite the setbacks, the organizers sought permission to proceed with the event, leading to the police denial and subsequent legal challenge.

The High Court's intervention underscores scrutiny over the denial of security for the cultural program, with implications for future events involving public figures like Zubeen Garg. The outcome of this legal challenge will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for balancing security concerns with the promotion of cultural events.