A Fast Track Court has rejected the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the prime accused in the death case of Zubeen Garg.
During the hearing, Mahanta claimed that he was far away from the location at the time of the incident. However, the prosecution strongly opposed the bail, arguing that he is an influential person and had fled to Malaysia after the incident instead of cooperating with the investigation. According to the prosecution, a lookout notice had to be issued to secure his return.
Public prosecutor Ziaul Kamar contended that there is no guarantee Mahanta would not flee the country again if granted bail. He also raised concerns that the accused could influence witnesses. The prosecution further alleged that Mahanta had supplied alcohol to Zubeen Garg and failed to ensure proper medical safeguards.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Judge Sharmila Bhuyan rejected the bail plea.
Meanwhile, several electronic devices belonging to Mahanta remain in police custody. His wife had filed an petition seeking the return of items such as SIM cards and mobile phones registered in her name. However, the court ruled that these items are crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation and returning them could lead to tampering or deletion of important data. The court, therefore, dismissed that plea as well.
