Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Madan Tamang Murder Trial Begins in Hybrid Mode
Imagine a long court case about a man named Madan Tamang who was killed.
The trial has started, but some people are joining via video calls.
The lawyers for the people accused of the crime are asking for some important documents and a translator who speaks Nepali so that everyone can understand what's going on.
Madan Tamang was killed in Darjeeling back in 2010.
The people in charge of the case have argued about who did it, and it's all back in court now.
The next part of the trial will be on August 25.
The Madan Tamang murder trial began in a hybrid format, with 47 accused participating via video conference.
Defense submitted petitions, requesting access to investigation statements and a Nepali translator.
Tamang was murdered in Darjeeling in 2010, just before a planned public meeting.
The CBI charged Bimal Gurung and associates; Gurung's name was briefly removed then reinstated.
The next hearing has been scheduled for August 25.
- Who
- The defense team and the public prosecutor are involved in the trial; 47 accused are present.
- What
- The Madan Tamang murder trial commenced.
- When
- The trial commenced on Wednesday; next hearing is August 25.
- Where
- Trial is held in Calcutta and Darjeeling.
- Why
- To determine the individuals responsible for the murder of Madan Tamang.
Initial accusations
Court Proceedings
Charges and accused
Initial accusations
CBI charged Bimal Gurung and his associates.
Court Proceedings
The court of the civil judge, senior division, Darjeeling, has been designated as the remote point.
- Victim
- Madan Tamang
- Crime
- Murder and criminal conspiracy with common intent
- Date of Murder
- May 21, 2010
- Location of Murder
- Darjeeling
- Number of Accused
- 47
- Next Hearing Date
- August 25