Guwahati, July 2: Six individuals, including prominent Congress workers, were detained on Tuesday for allegedly hurling a plastic water bottle at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy during his visit to Golaghat.

Among those detained are Pallab Chetia, Secretary of the Golaghat District Congress Committee, and Rahul Phukan, the son of a former Block Congress Secretary. Both are reportedly close associates of Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi.

While no injuries were reported and the bottle did not directly hit any vehicle, Assam Power Minister Prasanta Phukan termed it a “serious security breach” and even alleged it was an “attempt on the Chief Minister’s life.” He called for an immediate review of Sarma’s security detail.

The incident, caught on video and widely circulated, has triggered a political blame game. The BJP held protests in Dibrugarh, demanding action and a public apology from the Congress.

Senior Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and Rakibul Hussain both condemned the act.

“Congress believes in peaceful and democratic protest. Throwing a bottle at the CM is unacceptable and condemnable,” said Bhupen Borah.

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