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Zubeen Garg death case: Assam court rejects bail applications of three accused
Zubeen Garg’s former manager and the prime accused, Siddhartha Sarma, has moved a fresh discharge petition before the court
A court in Assam’s Guwahati on Friday rejected bail applications of three accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, including singer Amritprava Mahanta and two personal security officers of the late artist.
The prime accused, Siddhartha Sarma, has moved a fresh discharge petition before the court. The petition is expected to be taken up for hearing at a later date.
Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, welcomed the bail denial. “Zubeen trusted and loved these people, but they betrayed him. I also considered them family, but my husband’s death exposed their true faces. They are demons, and I demand strict punishment for them,” she said.
Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, reportedly during a swimming-related incident, ahead of his scheduled performance at the North East India Festival.
The death was initially termed accidental before Assam Police filed a criminal negligence and murder case against seven accused, who were arrested in October. A charge sheet has been filed against the seven accused.
Garima Saikia Garg has sought speedy justice and urged the state government to constitute a special court and deploy a robust public prosecution team, citing the scale and gravity of the case.
