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Singer gets security after ULFA threat
Singer gets security after ULFA threat
IANS/Guwahati
The Assam government has provided security to the state’s popular singer Zubeen Garg despite his reluctance following threats from the militant United Liberation Front of Assam for defying its diktat against singing Hindi songs during the Bihu festivities. |
The singer initially refused to accept the personnel security officers (PSOs) provided to him by the state government but he had bow to the pressure from the government considering the threat by the militants.
Assam’s Inspector General of Police S N Singh said: “He was reluctant initially but later accepted the PSOs. He was provided with two PSOs and an escort. Besides, there will be special security arrangements in those places wherever he goes to perform.”
Singh said all the districts had been alerted to make security arrangements wherever the singer has his performances booked.
Garg, who had refused to bow to the diktat of the ULFA, however, said he does not need any security as he feels safe among the people.
“I go to places because people invite me to sing. They love me so much. I feel safe among the masses,” he said.
He also asserted that he would not stop singing Hindi songs.