Guwahati

Assam Police Records Statement of Nishita & Prastuti Porasor in Zubeen's Abusive Slur Case

Zubeen on-stage comments about Nishita's back has triggered outrage with many taking to social media to express their disgust at his distasteful behaviour

Sentinel Digital Desk

GUWAHATI: In development to the Zubeen Garg's highly objectionable remarks on the female actors on a podium in Guwahati, the Assam police based on a complaint from the Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) have recorded the statement of actor Nishita Goswami and Prastuti Porasor.

Speaking to the Sentinel, Assam Director General of Police, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said, "The state women' commission has asked the city police to conduct an enquiry into the incident and submit a report before the end of this month."

The case is currently being handled by Commissioner of Police, Munna Prasad Gupta.

Earlier, the Assamese singing sensation icon, Zubeen while on stage in front of a huge live gathering, commented on Nishita's backside leaving the actress feeling humiliated, ashamed and hurt.

It is to be mentioned here that this obviously, has not gone down well with anyone and once again brought the spotlight back on the issue of woman's decency and modesty being outraged anywhere and at any level.

Meanwhile, Nishita Goswami, who was at the receiving end of the allegedly "sexist" remark, shared a picture on her Facebook handle which stated – "She is a woman, she is a mother, she is a daughter, she is a wife. Respect female".

This is not the first time that Zubeen Garg has drawn flak for his bad behaviour and loose tongue. There have been several incidents when the singer-actor and filmmaker had either abused someone or behaved inappropriately with someone.

Meanwhile, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights activist Milin Dutta, who was allegedly misbehaved by Zubeen on stage, said that he was not allowed to speak a single line by the singer.

Dutta said Zubeen shushed when he tried to say a few words about the motivation behind producing a film on the LGBTQ community. "Society should step in and condemn such incidents before they become a part of the public psyche," he said.

On the other hand, Zubeen Garg's recent sexually explicit remarks on actor Nishita Goswami drew sharp criticism in social media.

While some said they "love & respect Zubeen's creativity….this incident is too difficult to forgive & forget", some hoped that the singer's near and dear ones including his wife (Garima Saikia Garg, a designer and filmmaker) would help Zubeen understand what is wrong and what is right and act responsibly.