Guwahati, Oct 12: Garima Saikia Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, joined musicians associated with the singer and hundreds of fans in a peaceful protest at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur on Monday, demanding speedy justice in connection with his death.
The protest followed the recent grant of bail to singer Amritprabha Mahanta by the Gauhati High Court, which has renewed public concern over the progress of the case.
Garima had appealed for a peaceful and united demonstration, as protesters gathered to reiterate their demand for justice for the late singer.
Speaking to reporters, Garima questioned the grounds on which Mahanta was granted bail. She also expressed concern that the release of other accused persons could affect the ongoing legal proceedings and raise the risk of evidence tampering.
“We are demanding justice, and everyone wants justice. Our question is, on what basis was she granted bail? If other accused persons also come out of jail, it could have a negative impact on the case. There are concerns about the possibility of evidence being tampered with,” Garima said.
She also raised concerns about public safety if people accused of serious offences were released while the case remained under trial.
“Zubeen Garg had lakhs and crores of followers, and the whole of Assam stands with him. If people accused of conspiring in such a serious case are released and allowed to roam freely, what will be the security of our lives?” she asked.
Garima further questioned the bail decision, pointing to what she described as a strong charge sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Despite her concerns, she said the family and the singer’s supporters continued to have faith in the judiciary and hoped the legal process would proceed in the right direction.
“We have faith in the honourable courts, and we are still hoping for the best. We want the justice process to move in the right direction. Otherwise, people across Assam will continue to raise questions, come out in protest and stand against the system,” she said.
The protesters called for a fair and speedy trial, reiterating their demand for justice for Zubeen Garg. The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants united in their appeal for accountability and progress in the case.
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