Assam Police to Appeal High Court Bail Grant in Zubeen Garg Case

The Assam Police have announced their intention to appeal against the Gauhati High Court's bail order in the case surrounding the death of acclaimed Assamese folk and pop musician Zubeen Garg. The court's recent decision to grant relief to two key accused—Sandipan Garg and Amritprava Mahanta—has prompted law enforcement to seek further legal recourse to challenge the ruling.

Sandipan Garg, who is the cousin of the deceased musician, and Mahanta, his professional collaborator, had been held in custody following Garg's death. The bail decision by the high court has now prompted police officials to prepare grounds for an appeal, signaling their belief that sufficient evidence warrants continued detention of the accused.

The development marks an escalation in the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case. Assam Police are likely to file their challenge before a higher court or seek review of the bail conditions that were set by the high court bench. The case has attracted significant public attention given Zubeen Garg's prominence in Assamese music and culture.

Details regarding the specific grounds on which police plan to contest the bail grant remain unclear at this stage. The matter is expected to see further developments as the legal process continues through the state's judicial system.