Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday strongly condemned the violent clash outside Baksa District Jail following the remand of five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case. Describing the incident as “very unfortunate,” Sarma urged people to remain calm and have faith in the judiciary.

Speaking to the media, Sarma alleged that certain political forces were attempting to incite public anger over the singer’s death. “Political parties are trying to instigate emotions among the people who consider Zubeen as their own. Such actions are not in the interest of Assam and could harm the state for a long time, just as the anti-CAA protests did. The people should allow the judiciary to work independently,” he said.

The violence erupted after the accused—including event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, suspended APS officer Sandipan Garg, and two PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya—were remanded to judicial custody by a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court. Police used mild lathi charges and tear gas shells to control the mob after protestors allegedly pelted stones at vehicles transporting the accused.

Several protestors, police personnel, and journalists were injured during the clash. The Baksa district administration has invoked Section 163 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) to maintain law and order. Officials stated that the situation remains tense but under control.