Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state government would approach the Supreme Court and Gauhati High Court over a reported threat by a group to surround his residence if bail was granted to two prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case.
Describing the threat, allegedly issued by a group led by a legislator, as a serious security concern, Sarma said it could endanger his family and pose a direct threat to his life.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail petitions of prime accused Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma on November 30.
Sarma said he had instructed the state government’s legal department to bring the matter before both courts, stressing that judicial proceedings should continue without intimidation or external pressure.
Referring to the Gauhati High Court’s October 9 order granting bail to singer Amritprava Mahanta, the Chief Minister said the court had noted that 160 witnesses had not named her during their judicial depositions, although they had referred to her during the SIT investigation. The High Court had also granted bail to another accused, Sandipan Garg.
“People should question the witnesses, not me. The court should be allowed to do its work,” Sarma said, urging those dissatisfied with the investigation or judicial proceedings to seek legal remedies rather than target him.
He also alleged that attempts to mobilise people against him over the possibility of bail for the accused could interfere with the judicial process.
His remarks came a day after the Zubeen Garg Nyay Samiti, led by Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi, announced plans to gherao his residence if Mahanta and Sharma secured bail or if the state government failed to effectively challenge their release through legal channels.
Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea in Singapore, where he had travelled to attend the fourth edition of the North East India Festival. Singapore Police had stated that no foul play was involved in his death.
The singer’s death has continued to trigger demands for accountability and justice from various organisations and sections of the public in Assam.
