An Assamese heartthrob, Zubeen Garg, who rose to national fame with his superhit song Ya Ali, died during a sea outing in Singapore on September 19. His death has sparked outrage among his fans, who are demanding a thorough probe and justice in the case. So far, five arrests have been made in the case. Now, Assam CM constitutes a fast-track court and appoints a special public prosecutor in the Zubeen Garg case.

Assam CM constitutes fast-track court in Garg’s case

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday responded to the violence that erupted outside Baksa District Jail after the five accused in the Zubeen Garg death case were brought there. Speaking on the incident, CM Sarma said, "...We could have taken them (the accused) to Dhubri, Diphu, but that would have required a five-hour journey. So the police calculated which jail they could go to immediately. So they decided Baksa because there is usually no law and order situation in Baksa, the people are very nice and cooperative..."