Guwahati, Oct 25 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday directed police to take immediate action against those responsible for an alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi district, asserting that any insult to the state’s culture and heritage would not be tolerated.
“The news of an attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi is deeply disturbing and unfortunate,” Sarma said in a social media post.
The incident took place on Friday during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Sribhumi, where miscreants allegedly attacked a Bihu troupe invited to perform at the event.
Several members of the troupe sustained injuries, while the attackers also allegedly damaged musical equipment.
Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio, directed the DGP to initiate immediate action against those responsible.
“Bihu is the soul of Assam, our pride and our identity. We will never tolerate any insult to our culture and heritage,” he said.
“I have directed the @DGPAssamPolice to ensure immediate action against those responsible,” the chief minister added. PTI SSG SSG MNB
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