A day after police resorted to lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse a mob that attacked a convoy carrying the five arrested accused in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death, the situation in Assam’s Baksa district has been brought “under control,” police officials said on Thursday.

The unrest erupted near the Baksa District Jail when the accused were being brought to the facility. Protesters set vehicles ablaze and hurled stones at the convoy, demanding justice for the late singer.

Security has been tightened in and around the district jail to prevent any further escalation of violence. “The situation is now under control, and we are taking all necessary measures to ensure peace in the area,” a senior officer confirmed.

Over ten people have been detained so far for th

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