Assam Writer Arrested After FIR by Zubeen Garg’s Wife Over Alleged Defamatory Posts
The Crime Branch is reviewing the Facebook content as a preliminary enquiry following the registration of multiple BNS charges.
Overview
- Garima Saikia Garg filed an FIR with the Guwahati Crime Branch on Monday, the day that marked roughly four months since Zubeen Garg’s death.
- Police arrested writer Sikha Sarma from the Patharquarry area of Guwahati and registered a case under BNS Sections 152, 196, 299, 351, 352, 353 and 356.
- Investigators are examining posts that questioned the late singer’s character and referenced a Singapore trip and alleged alcoholism.
- Garima alleges the posts constitute defamation, criminal intimidation, hate speech and communal provocation and that they caused emotional distress to the family.
- Members of the All Assam Zubeen Garg Fan Club filed a separate complaint at Dispur Police Station and stated they will pursue legal action.