Gauhati High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Key Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Earlier, a fast track court had also dismissed Mahanta’s bail application in connection with the case. Officials said the High Court, while hearing the matter, considered the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing investigation before refusing to grant relief to the accused.

According to sources, the court observed that the investigation remains at a crucial stage and releasing the accused at this point could potentially influence the probe. Legal experts said the High Court’s decision reflects the gravity of the charges and the sensitive nature of the proceedings.

The order was welcomed by family members and supporters seeking justice in the case, who described the decision as a significant step towards ensuring a fair investigation and trial. The matter has continued to generate strong reactions on social media, with many users demanding strict punishment for those involved under the campaign titled “Justice for Zubeen Garg”.

The case relates to the death of Zubeen Garg, who died on September 19 last year while swimming near Lazarus Island in Singapore. The incident took place just one day before the singer was scheduled to perform at an event organised under the NEIF banner.

Following the incident, a Special Investigation Team constituted by the Criminal Investigation Department of Assam Police carried out an extensive investigation and filed a charge sheet in December 2025. The charge sheet named seven accused individuals, including Mahanta. Four of the accused have been charged with murder, further escalating the sensitivity of the case.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had described the case as a “plain and simple murder” during a discussion in the state Assembly, underscoring the government’s position on the matter.

At the same time, a parallel investigation conducted by Singapore Police arrived at a different conclusion, stating that there was no evidence of foul play in Garg’s death. Despite the findings of the foreign investigation, authorities in Assam have maintained that the conclusions reached by Singapore Police will not influence the ongoing investigation and trial in the state.

The case continues to attract intense public and political attention across Assam, with the legal proceedings, including the upcoming stages of the bail hearings and trial, expected to play a decisive role in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal investigations.