The Lawyers’ Association Guwahati (LAG) has called for the establishment of a fast-track court to expedite the trial of the Zubeen Garg death case, emphasizing the need for prompt justice. General Secretary Apurba Kumar Sarma highlighted that the trial, which commenced last month at the Kamrup (Metro) district and sessions court, requires a dedicated court for continuous daily hearings. Sarma argued that to ensure effective prosecution, a team of lawyers should represent the government instead of relying on a single public prosecutor, particularly given the complex nature of the case as indicated by its 12,000-page chargesheet submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He expressed concerns over the lack of resources provided to the public prosecutor, including essential tools like a laptop to manage the extensive documentation.
The case revolves around the mysterious death of Zubeen Garg, who passed away while swimming in the sea during the North East India Festival in Singapore on September 19, 2025. The chargesheet identifies several individuals, including the festival’s chief organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg’s secretary Siddhartha Sharma, bandmates Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta, Garg’s cousin Sandipan Garg, and two personal security officers, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya. Among these individuals, Mahanta, Sharma, Goswami, and Amritprava face murder charges. The LAG’s demand for a fast-track court underscores the imperative of ensuring that justice is served swiftly and effectively, reflecting the community’s desire for a thorough and fair legal process.
