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Guwahati: The murder and criminal conspiracy trial surrounding the death of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg moved into a critical stage today. A Special Fast-Track Court in Assam commenced the examination of witnesses, a process scheduled to run daily through June 20.
The court summoned four witnesses for the opening day of proceedings. This legal action follows the death of Garg in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Following an investigation, authorities arrested festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer's former manager, Siddharth Sharma, in New Delhi on October 1, 2025. Both men were transported to Guwahati and placed in judicial custody.
Prosecutors have linked several others to the case, including Amritprabha Mahanta, Shekharjyoti Goswami, Sandipan Garg, and the singer's bodyguards, Nandeshwar Bora and Paresh Baishya. Investigators previously alleged that Mahanta remained in Singapore following the death of the artist, prompting the issuance of lookout notices for both him and Sharma before their apprehension.
As the legal proceedings continue, officials indicated that the upcoming witness testimonies are expected to "play a significant role in the prosecution's case" as the court begins examining evidence related to one of the most closely watched trials in the state. The case has drawn intense public interest given Garg's profound influence on the music and cinema of Assam.
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