#assam: Assam Police have detained two youths for allegedly painting a mural of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk on a pillar of the Basistha Flyover near Jyoti Bishnu Prakashgriha in Guwahati without prior permission from the authorities.
The mural, created as a gesture of support for Wangchuk amid his ongoing hunger strike, drew public attention shortly after it appeared. According to officials, the artwork was painted on public property without the mandatory approval, prompting police action.
The two individuals have been taken into custody, and legal formalities are underway. The incident has sparked discussion online, with some viewing the mural as an act of peaceful expression, while others point to the legal requirement of obtaining permission before using public infrastructure for artwork.
Assam, India | Jul 18, 2026