State of Assam vs Amritprava Mahanta — Zubeen Garg death case

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1. News13 Oct 2026

   Assam: Singer Amritprava Mahanta, accused in Zubeen Garg death case, released on bail

   Haflong, Oct 13 (PTI) Singer Amritprava Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, was released on bail from a jail in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Tuesday. Mahanta’s family received her as she stepped out of the Haflong sub-jail. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Singer Amritprava Mahanta has been released from jail while awaiting her trial.

   Who:

   Amritprava Mahanta is the accused, and the Gauhati High Court granted the release.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gauhati High Court, Assam.

   Why:

   She was granted bail, which is a court order allowing an accused person to leave custody before trial.

   What it means:

   She is now free while the legal process regarding the Zubeen Garg death case continues.

   The Print
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Bail to key accused charged with Zubeen Garg's 'murder' may weaken case: Late singer's wife

   The high court on Friday granted bail to band member Amritprava Mahanta.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court granted bail, meaning the accused is released from jail while awaiting trial, to the main suspect.

   Who:

   The State of Assam is the prosecutor, Amritprava Mahanta is the accused, and the late singer Zubeen Garg’s wife is the complainant in the Gauhati High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gauhati High Court, Assam.

   Why:

   The court granted bail to the key accused who is charged with the murder of the singer.

   What it means:

   The wife of the late singer fears that granting this release from custody might weaken the legal case.

   Hindustan Times