Zubeen Garg Death Case: Trial Begins for 7 Accused in Assam Court

• Trial of seven accused in the Zubeen Garg death case commenced virtually in Kamrup (Metro) District and Sessions Court.
• The court fixed January 3, 2026, for the next hearing to consider framing of charges against the accused.
• Accused include NEIF chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, singer's secretary Siddhartha Sharma, cousin Sandipan Garg, PSOs Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, musician Shekharjyoti Goswami, and singer Amritprava Mahanta.
• Charges range from murder for Mahanta, Sharma, Goswami, Amritprava, to culpable homicide for Sandipan Garg, and criminal conspiracy/breach of trust for the PSOs.
• Zubeen Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in Singapore during the North East India Festival on September 19.

Why It Matters: Trial begins for 7 accused in Zubeen Garg's mysterious death, with charges ranging from murder.