India, Oct. 26 -- An 11-member Bihu troupe was allegedly assaulted during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Assam's Sribhumi district after a group of people reportedly objected to Assamese songs being performed at the event. Police have arrested 17 people in connection with the incident.

The incident took place during a programme organised by Hindustan Club in Sribhumi, formerly known as Karimganj, in the Barak Valley. According to reports by India Today and The Economic Times, the troupe had been invited to perform at the event. A confrontation reportedly broke out after some people objected to the Assamese songs, and the situation subsequently turned violent.

Several performers sustained injuries. Traditional musical instrume...