India, Oct. 15 -- Violent protests broke out outside Baksa District Jail in Assam on Wednesday after five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case were brought to the facility following a court order remanding them to judicial custody.

Three police vehicles were torched, and several police personnel, along with at least one journalist, were injured in the stone pelting by hundreds of protesters gathered outside the jail.

Police resorted to firing in the air, baton charge, and tear gas shelling in an attempt to bring the situation under control.

As the convoy carrying the accused reached the jail, a large crowd demanding justice for the late singer gathered at the spot. Tension flared when some protesters began pelting stones at the vehicl...