Court Frames Charges Against Seven Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case

A fast-track court on Tuesday framed charges against all seven accused in the death case of Assam cultural icon Zubeen Garg, paving the way for the trial to begin.

The accused denied all charges and chose to face trial. The court stated that the investigation conducted by Assam Police was found sufficient to proceed.

Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar said conspiracy charges were framed against all accused except Sandipan Garg. The trial is scheduled to begin on June 8.

Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, said the case would now move to witness examination, with around 394 witnesses listed in the matter.