Guwahati: Victor Das, arrested in connection with the violent protests demanding justice for music icon Zubeen Garg, was brought from the Central Jail on November 8 for a hearing under the National Security Act (NSA).
Das was booked under the stringent law for his alleged role in the unrest that erupted during the demonstrations. Speaking to the media while being escorted to court, he dismissed the allegations as baseless and termed the case a “conspiracy” against him. His hearing was scheduled for later in the day.
Earlier on September 26, Assam Police had re-arrested music composer Ajoy Phukan and activist Victor Das for allegedly inciting protests that turned violent, particularly outside the residence of Zubeen’s manager, Siddharth Sharma. Both were initially granted bail before being taken into custody again in connection with a separate case linked to the agitation.
Authorities maintained that the arrests were based on credible evidence of incitement and public disorder, while Phukan and Das had claimed they were falsely accused for peacefully seeking justice for Zubeen Garg.
