Fast-track court frames charges against seven accused in Zubeen Garg death case
A special fast-track court has framed charges against seven individuals in the alleged murder case of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The charges include murder, criminal conspiracy, and extortion, among others, with the trial set to begin on June 8. Garg's wife expressed confidence in the judicial process, emphasizing the pursuit of truth and justice.
- ▪The court framed charges based on a charge sheet filed by the Assam police’s Special Investigation Team.
- ▪Charges include murder, criminal conspiracy, extortion, and destruction of evidence.
- ▪The trial is scheduled to begin on June 8 unless a stay order is obtained from the Gauhati High Court.
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A special fast-track court on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) framed charges against all seven accused in the alleged murder of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, which sparked outrage and protests across Assam.Special public prosecutor Ziaul Kamar told journalists that the court of Judge Sharmila Bhuyan framed the charges based on the charge sheet filed by the Assam police’s Special Investigation Team in December 2025. The charges, under multiple sections, relate to criminal conspiracy, murder, extortion, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and destruction of evidence.“From today [Tuesday], there will be no miscellaneous hearing.
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