The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has acknowledged the receipt of a complaint filed by Assam’s Leader of Opposition, Debabrata Saikia, regarding alleged police excesses during a protest linked to the “Justice for Zubeen Garg” movement in Baksa district on October 15.

The complaint has been registered under Diary No. 24619/IN/2025.

According to details shared by the NHRC, the incident occurred near Baksa District Jail in the Mushalpur area, where protesters had gathered as part of the movement seeking justice for the late singer Zubeen Garg. Saikia’s complaint alleges that police personnel resorted to a lathi-charge, tear gas shelling, and even live firing on demonstrators — reportedly without prior public warning — resulting in injuries to several civilians and journalists.

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