Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Assam CM defends Zubeen Garg chargesheet
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has strongly defended the chargesheet filed in the murder case of singer Zubeen Garg.
He questioned how opposition leaders could criticize a document that hasn't been tested in court yet.
Sarma said their claims show a lack of seriousness and are politically motivated.
He emphasized that the strength of the chargesheet will be decided by the judicial process, not by political opinions.
The opposition, however, alleges that the chargesheet is weak and lacks concrete evidence.
They want more proof, witnesses, and seizure of crime instruments.
Additionally, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed seeking a CBI probe into Garg's death.
The petitioners argue that the chargesheet is extensive and requires careful scrutiny.
The next hearing for the PIL is scheduled for March 13, and the trial court hearing is set for December 22.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the chargesheet in the Zubeen Garg murder case, questioning opposition leaders' ability to assess it before court testing.
Sarma claimed the opposition's statements lack substance and are politically motivated, asserting the chargesheet's strength will be determined by the judicial process.
The opposition alleged the chargesheet is weak and lacks concrete evidence, witnesses, and seizure of crime instruments.
A PIL seeking a CBI probe into Garg's death was heard by the Gauhati High Court, with petitioners demanding an independent investigation and judicial monitoring.
The next hearing for the PIL is scheduled for March 13, and the trial court hearing is set for December 22, with a legal aid counsel appointed for the accused.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, opposition leaders, and PIL petitioners Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah
- What
- Defense of the chargesheet in the Zubeen Garg murder case and demands for a CBI probe
- When
- December 16 and December 17
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- To counter opposition claims of a weak chargesheet and ensure a thorough investigation
Government
Opposition
Chargesheet Strength
Government
The chargesheet is strong and its validity will be determined by the judicial process.
Opposition
The chargesheet is weak, lacks concrete evidence, and requires thorough scrutiny.
Investigation Adequacy
Government
The SIT's investigation is adequate and the chargesheet is comprehensive.
Opposition
The investigation is inadequate and a CBI probe is necessary for a transparent and thorough examination.
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Case Involved
- Zubeen Garg murder case
- Chargesheet Filed By
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Opposition's Claim
- Chargesheet is weak and perfunctory
- CM's Response
- Critics lack substance and political intent
- CM's Stance
- Chargesheet strength to be determined by judicial process
- Opposition's Demand
- Concrete proof, witnesses, and seizure of crime instruments
- CM's Advice
- Allow legal process to take its course
- PIL Petitioners
- Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah
- Next Hearing Date
- March 13
- Trial Court Hearing Date
- December 22
- Legal Aid Counsel
- Advocate Dhrubajyoti Das
