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Himanta Sarma to Seek Court Protection After Threats in Zubeen Case
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:48 PM
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Assam CM Himanta Sarma plans to approach the court after a group led by a legislator threatened to surround her home, which she described as a direct threat to her family's safety.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has announced her intention to approach the court for legal protection following a serious threat directed at her residence. The incident involves a group led by a legislator, which allegedly threatened to surround or 'gherao' her home in connection with the ongoing controversy surrounding the Zubeen Garg case.
In a strong statement, Sarma characterized the threat as a significant danger to her family's safety. She stated that such actions could amount to a direct attempt to murder, highlighting the severe nature of the intimidation she and her family are facing.
The Chief Minister's decision to seek judicial intervention underscores the escalating tensions surrounding the political and legal disputes in the state. By taking this step, she aims to secure legal safeguards against the alleged threats posed by the opposition group.
This development adds a new layer of complexity to the existing legal proceedings involving the Zubeen case, as the political leadership moves to address the personal security concerns raised by the recent threats.
In a strong statement, Sarma characterized the threat as a significant danger to her family's safety. She stated that such actions could amount to a direct attempt to murder, highlighting the severe nature of the intimidation she and her family are facing.
The Chief Minister's decision to seek judicial intervention underscores the escalating tensions surrounding the political and legal disputes in the state. By taking this step, she aims to secure legal safeguards against the alleged threats posed by the opposition group.
This development adds a new layer of complexity to the existing legal proceedings involving the Zubeen case, as the political leadership moves to address the personal security concerns raised by the recent threats.