Sikha Sarma Remanded to Two-Day Police Custody Over Zubeen Remarks
A court has remanded Sikha Sarma to two-day police custody in connection with alleged remarks made about Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
GUWAHATI- Sikha Sarma was remanded to two-day police custody by a court on Sunday in connection with a case relating to alleged remarks made about popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
According to officials, Sarma was produced before the court following her arrest, after which the police sought custodial remand to further investigate the matter. The court granted police custody for two days to allow investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding the remarks and their wider implications.
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The case pertains to comments allegedly made by Sarma that triggered public reactions and complaints, leading to the registration of a police case. Authorities have not disclosed detailed information about the content of the remarks, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Police officials said the custodial period would be used to verify digital evidence, record statements and establish the sequence of events that led to the controversy. They added that further legal steps would depend on the findings of the investigation.
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Zubeen Garg is a widely recognised cultural figure in Assam, and any public controversy involving his name has drawn significant public attention. The incident has once again brought into focus debates around freedom of expression, accountability and the legal thresholds for criminal action.
The matter remains under investigation, and police have said they will place further findings before the court in due course.
