Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam Police to Challenge Bail in Supreme Court
Assam Police will move the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg in the Zubeen Garg death case.
The investigation into the tragic demise of legendary singer Zubeen Garg has taken a new legal turn. The Assam Police have announced their intention to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to two key accused persons, Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg, by the Gauhati High Court.
Police to Move Apex Court After Holidays
Special DGP CID and SIT Chief Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that the state police will file appeals against the bail orders as soon as the courts reopen following the current holiday break. Speaking on the matter, Gupta emphasized that the legal procedure to contest the release of the two accused will be initiated promptly.
The SIT Chief also highlighted that the trial is moving forward rapidly. Currently, the proceedings are being handled by a fast-track court, and the investigation has already seen the examination of 134 witnesses to date.
The Bail Orders Explained
The legal battle intensified after the Gauhati High Court granted relief to two individuals linked to the case:
- Sandipon Garg: A cousin of the late singer and a suspended Assam Police DSP, Sandipon was granted bail by a single bench of Justice Rajesh Mazumdar. Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar noted that while bail was granted, the full written order had not yet been read out.
- Amritprava Mahanta: A co-singer of Zubeen Garg, Mahanta became the first accused in the case to secure bail on October 9. She was released on a bond of Rs 50,000 after being arrested by the SIT in 2025 following intense questioning.
Background of the Tragedy
The case stems from the sudden death of Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19, 2025, in Singapore. The singer died in a scuba diving accident, a tragedy that occurred just one day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
The investigation has also implicated Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organizer of the Northeast India Festival since 2013, who was arrested in connection with the death. The gravity of the case is such that the Supreme Court had previously directed the Assam government in August to ensure that the trial against Shyamkanu Mahanta is conducted with diligence and speed.
A Legacy Beyond Borders
Zubeen Garg was more than just a singer; he was a versatile composer, musician, actor, and filmmaker who left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Assam. While he remained deeply rooted in Assamese music, he gained massive national fame with the hit song “Ya Ali” from the 2006 Bollywood movie Gangster.