The probe into Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death takes center stage today as Assam’s Kamrup District Court examines bail petitions from five defendants. Fresh from the SIT’s detailed charge sheet filing, this hearing promises fresh insights into a case that has gripped the nation.
Shyamkunu Mahanta and Amritprabha Mahanta headline the group pleading for release. They assert full cooperation with the SIT and insist the investigation’s closure eliminates grounds for detention. Legal experts view this as a critical juncture that could influence future proceedings.
Explosive revelations in the charge sheet implicate manager Siddharth Sharma and bandmate Shekharjyoti Goswami in murder. Suspended cop Sandipan Garg, the singer’s cousin, faces culpable homicide charges. The SIT’s report, bolstered by global evidence, chronicles the fateful yacht incident.
Painstakingly compiled, the charge sheet integrates forensic reports, witness statements, digital records, and Singaporean findings. It reconstructs how Garg, under the influence, ventured into dangerous waters despite warnings.
Singapore authorities dismissed foul play, attributing death to accidental drowning amid alcohol intoxication. Garg’s pre-existing conditions—hypertension and epilepsy—featured prominently, though no seizure was confirmed at the critical moment.
Eyewitness accounts from the yacht captain highlight Garg’s impaired state; he required help to board and ignored life jacket protocols. The accused decry the charges as fabricated, vowing to prove their innocence.
With public sentiment divided and media frenzy at peak, today’s verdict on bail could signal whether the court prioritizes prosecution strength or individual rights in this emotionally charged investigation. Stay tuned for developments.