Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Trial Begins for Seven Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The trial for seven people accused in the death of famous singer Zubeen Garg started in a court in Guwahati.
All the accused appeared virtually.
The court will decide on the charges during the next hearing on January 3, 2026.
The singer died while swimming in Singapore.
The family of the singer has faith in the court.
The charge sheet is very long, and there are concerns about the court's ability to handle it properly.
The next hearing will decide if the trial will be in person or virtual.
The trial of seven accused in the Zubeen Garg death case began on December 22, 2025, with all accused appearing virtually.
The court will decide on framing charges during the next hearing on January 3, 2026.
The charge sheet is 12,000 pages long, and the court has directed the SIT to provide physical copies to the accused.
Concerns were raised about the court's infrastructure and the prosecution's ability to prepare adequately.
The family of the late singer expressed hope that the case will be fast-tracked.
- Who
- Seven accused, including NEIF chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, singer’s secretary Siddhartha Sharma, cousin Sandipan Garg, two personal security officers, musician Shekharjyoti Goswami, and singer Amritprava Mahanta
- What
- Trial begins for the death of singer Zubeen Garg
- When
- December 22, 2025, with next hearing on January 3, 2026
- Where
- Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court, Guwahati
- Why
- To determine the guilt or innocence of the accused in the death of Zubeen Garg
- Date of Next Hearing
- January 3, 2026
- Number of Accused
- 7
- Charges Filed
- Murder, Culpable Homicide, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Breach of Trust
- Charge Sheet Length
- 12,000 pages
- Location of Hearing
- Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court, Guwahati
- Date of Death
- September 19
- Location of Death
- Singapore
- Victim's Profession
- Singer
