"We Wanted Speedy Justice": Garima Reacts After Assam Cabinet Seeks Fast-Track Court

GUWAHATI: Following the Assam Cabinet's formal resolution to request a fast-track or exclusive court from the Gauhati High Court, a significant step has been taken toward securing justice for the late cultural icon. This move to expedite the ongoing death case was met with a mix of urgency and relief by the singer’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg.

Speaking on the development, she emphasized that the family had long sought a streamlined legal process. 

"We wanted the case related to Zubeen’s death to be heard with speed in a fast-track court," she said, acknowledging that while the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made progress by filing a chargesheet within three months, the ultimate goal remains a definitive and transparent trial.

The decision, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, comes as a direct response to an appeal from the singer’s family, who have voiced concerns over the pace and transparency of the proceedings.

Garima’s remarks carried a tone of both hope and warning for the state’s judicial integrity. 

She noted that a proper hearing is the only way for the "true facts of the incident to come to light," adding firmly that the public sentiment is heavily against the accused. 

"No one who loves Zubeen wants to see the accused granted bail," she remarked, further stating that "the demons must be vanquished now." 

She warned that if a figure as beloved as Zubeen Garg fails to receive justice, it could lead to a total collapse of public trust in the entire legal system.

The case has also brought financial discrepancies into the spotlight. 

Garima questioned the details within the SIT’s chargesheet, particularly the mention of Siddharth Sarma—one of the accused—investing ₹1.10 crore belonging to the singer.

"I don’t believe Siddharth has the capacity for such a large sum of money," she said, raising doubts about the financial motives behind the tragedy.

She also expressed frustration over the reopening of 'Mahabir Aqua,' questioning how the establishment received permission to operate again amidst the investigation.

Beyond the courtroom, the family is also looking toward the preservation of the singer’s legacy. Garima pointed out a lack of communication from the government regarding the construction of 'Zubeen Kshetra,' a memorial site. She urged that construction must begin before the monsoon season to prevent the site's environment from deteriorating.

Earlier last evening, Chief Minister Sarma, while briefing the media in Guwahati, clarified that although the state government was satisfied with the current court's handling of the matter, the family's wishes were being prioritized. 

"The Cabinet has approved a proposal to request the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to consider setting up a fast-track or exclusive court for the trial," CM Sarma stated, noting that the final decision now rests with the Chief Justice.

For the family and the people of Assam, the stakes remain incredibly high. As Garima Saikia Garg poignantly concluded, "If Siddharth and the other accused find a loophole and walk free, it will be a defeat not just for the Assam government, but for the people of Assam."

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