The family of late Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the constitution of a Special Court, fast-tracking of trial, and strict denial of bail to the accused in connection with his death. In a detailed memorandum dated January 24, 2026, from Guwahati, the family urged the Centre to intervene to ensure focused adjudication, expedited justice, and high-level diplomatic and legal engagement with Singapore, where Garg died on September 19, 2025.
FIR, SIT Probe, Murder Chargesheet Filed
The family said Garg’s death in Singapore had triggered suo motu proceedings by local authorities, with the Indian High Commission coordinating post-mortem and related processes. After returning to India, the family lodged an FIR with the CID in Assam, following which the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team. Senior officers of the SIT travelled to Singapore as part of the probe. After nearly three months of investigation, Assam Police filed a charge sheet running over 2,500 pages, invoking sections relating to murder based on the evidence collected.
Coroner Questions, Special Court Demand
Simultaneously, the family submitted a detailed representation before the Singapore Coroner’s Court, seeking clarity on the sequence of events, safety protocols, human decisions, and emergency responses surrounding Garg’s death. The memorandum stresses that these questions are lawful and stem from the fundamental rights of a family whose loved one died under contested circumstances. The family has requested the Centre to constitute a Special Court, appoint the strongest possible prosecution team with national standing, fast-track the trial, and ensure that none of the accused are granted bail.
They have also sought active diplomatic engagement with Singapore to monitor coroner proceedings, secure access to all materials and testimonies, explore mutual legal assistance, and prevent jurisdictional complexities from obstructing the truth.
Women’s Day Special: Male Colleagues Share Their ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for Female Teammates in the Newsroom
Doonited Affiliated: Syndicate News Hunt
This report has been published as part of an auto-generated syndicated wire feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been modified or edited by Doonited
