Garima Saikia Garg, the widow of the late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg, gathered with musicians and hundreds of devoted fans at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur on Monday to demand justice for her husband's untimely death.
The demonstration was sparked by a ruling from the Gauhati High Court that granted bail to Amritprabha Mahanta, the accused in the case that led to Garg's demise. The court’s decision follows a Special Investigation Team’s filing of a ‘strong charge sheet’, yet the exact grounds for the bail remain unclear to the public.
In a tense address to reporters, Garima questioned the basis of the bail, expressing concern that releasing the accused could allow evidence to be tampered with and jeopardize the safety of community members. "If other accused persons also come out of jail, it could have a negative impact on the case," she warned.
The protest echoed a broader sentiment across Assam, where Garg’s millions of followers feel that his death was not fully investigated. The crowd’s chant of "justice for Zubeen" underscores a fear that a premature release might erode public trust in the judicial process.
Garima also reiterated her faith in the judiciary, hoping the legal proceedings will move in the right direction. She and the supporters have pledged to keep pressuring the court for a fair and speedy trial, warning that continued protests may ensue if the system fails to deliver.
The next court hearing on the bail’s legality is scheduled for early next month, a date that has intensified the urgency among Garg’s family and fans. The outcome could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the region.
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