Assam Cabinet on January 9, has appoint 5-team member of Special Prosecutors to conduct the trial of Zubeen Garg Death Case, in aims to fast track proceedings.
Yesterday, January 9, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the dedicated prosecution team has been formed to “take forward the legal battle” effectively.
Dedicated 5-Member Prosecution Team Announced by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Senior advocate Ziaul Kamar will lead the team as Special Public Prosecutor, while Brojendra Mohan Choudhury will serve as Additional Public Prosecutor. The panel also includes Kishore Dutta, Pranjal Dutta, and Bikash Jamar as Assistant Public Prosecutors. Sarma said the five-member team would ensure a focused and efficient legal process.
Garrima Saikia Garg stated after the decision taken by the CM, “Today the team of Public Prosecutor has been announced.”
She also stated through social media, “Our salute, respect and gratitude to Brajendra Mohan Chowdhury, Kishore Dutta, Pranjal Dutta and Bikash Jamar sir, Sarbashri Jiaur Kamar sir. Your wisdom, years of pursuit and experience is our courage and strength in the world of law. Now not only Assam, the whole world will look at your face with great confidence and hope that the fight for justice will be more strong, courageous and super mighty fighter and ensure justice is established in the court. Hopefully, with your full effort you will fight and give the demons the toughest punishment in the world. So our family along with all the prayers, good wishes and blessings of the elders, always will.”
Garima Saikia stated that they always have the faith in the law and justice system of the country. Assam government has full responsibility towards the justice of everyone’s life artist Zubeen Garg .. The feeling, emotions and pride of the whole people are also involved. Since this fight is against the murderer demons of Assam.
In addition, the Cabinet sanctioned a Rs 5 crore grant for the proposed trust in Zubeen Garg’s name, initiated by the singer’s family. The Chief Minister said the government supports the family’s efforts and will extend further assistance once detailed plans to preserve Garg’s legacy are shared.
Background: Zubeen Garg ’s Death in Singapore and SIT Probe
Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19 in Singapore while swimming in the sea after travelling for the North East India Festival. A SIT under the CID has been probing the incident and filed its charge sheet on December 12.
The SIT charged festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, the singer’s secretary Siddhartha Sharma and band members Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta with murder. A fifth accused, Sandipan Garg, a suspended police officer and cousin of the late singer, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Two personal security officers, Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya, face charges of criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust for alleged misappropriation of funds.
The case is currently being heard by the Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court, with the next hearing scheduled for January 17.