Wife Garima & Fans Protest in Assam Over Bail Granted to Accused Singer
Demanding an expeditious and transparent legal process in the death investigation of legendary cultural icon Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg, alongside fellow artists and hundreds of devoted admirers, staged a massive peaceful demonstration in the Sonapur area near Guwahati on Monday. The collective public outrage was sparked after the Gauhati High Court recently granted bail to singer Amritaprabha Mahanta, a prime accused in the high-profile case, reigniting statewide anxiety and skepticism regarding the pace and integrity of the ongoing judicial proceedings. Addressing a large gathering of demonstrators holding placards and chanting slogans for accountability, Garima appealed for collective unity across Assam, emphasizing that the legal concession offered to the accused has sent shockwaves through the artist community and millions of grieving fans.
Evidence Tampering Fears and Questions Over SIT Chargesheet
Expressing serious apprehensions over the court's interim relief, Garima Saikia Garg questioned the rationale behind granting bail when the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had reportedly established a formidable chargesheet detailing deep-rooted criminal conspiracy. Speaking to reporters at the protest site, she warned that granting liberty to primary suspects while trial proceedings are still pending creates a severe risk of crucial digital and forensic evidence being tampered with or witnesses being intimidated. Pointing out the broader public safety implications of allowing individuals implicated in heinous offences to walk free, she highlighted that the late singer commanded universal reverence across Assam and the Northeast, warning that premature releases not only undermine investigative milestones achieved by law enforcement agencies but also heighten vulnerability for those seeking truth on the ground.
Unwavering Faith in the Judiciary and the Call for a Fast-Track Trial
Despite their profound distress over recent courtroom developments, the bereaved family and the protesting fraternity reaffirmed their ultimate trust in the higher judiciary, urging the judicial machinery to steer the sensitive case toward swift and decisive justice. Garima stressed that while the people of Assam continue to place their hope in the rule of law, prolonged procedural delays and leniency toward key conspirators risk triggering widespread civil disillusionment and sustained mass protests across the state. The gathering concluded with a collective memorandum demanding that the administration initiate a dedicated fast-track trial, ensure airtight security for witnesses, and review judicial relief granted to the accused so that the cultural icon is delivered uncompromised justice.
