Businessman, 13 others held for birthday bash on Brahmaputra bridge (opens original article in a new tab)

A businessman and 13 others were arrested for holding a birthday celebration on a newly constructed bridge in Guwahati, leading to vehicle seizures and public criticism.

• A Guwahati businessman and 13 others were arrested for holding a birthday celebration on the newly built Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu bridge.
• The celebration involved firecrackers and a red carpet on the bridge, leading to the seizure of four high-end vehicles.
• The police cited violations of traffic rules and public safety concerns, with the event being criticized as a misuse of public infrastructure.