Guwahati, Jan 19: The Assam Police Crime Branch on Monday detained writer Sikha Sarma in connection with her alleged controversial and defamatory social media remarks targeting late singer and music icon Zubeen Garg. The action came hours after a formal complaint was filed by Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of the late artist.
According to police sources, Sikha Sarma was taken into custody from her apartment in Guwahati’s Patharquarry area and brought in for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The detention followed the registration of a case based on the FIR lodged earlier in the day.
The Crime Branch has registered Case No. 2/26 under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 152, 196, 299, 351, 352, 353, and 356. These sections relate to offences such as promoting enmity, making false statements, defamation, and criminal intimidation.
Officials said the case was initiated after examining the complaint and preliminary materials linked to the alleged social media posts. Acting on the findings, the Crime Branch moved swiftly to detain Sarma from her residence to facilitate further inquiry.
Meanwhile, members of the All Assam Zubeen Garg Fans’ Forum were present at the Dispur Police Station, extending support to the FIR and demanding strict action over what they described as repeated and offensive remarks against the celebrated artist.
In recent days, Sikha Sarma had faced strong backlash from fans and sections of the public for allegedly making a series of controversial posts about Zubeen Garg on social media platforms, which triggered widespread outrage.
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