In Guwahati, Assam, India, the Special Fast Track court heard the bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta, who has been in custody for over seven months, applied for bail, asserting his willingness to cooperate with the investigation and claiming he is not a flight risk. However, the prosecution, led by Special Public Prosecutor Ziaur Kamar, opposed the bail, highlighting inconsistencies in Mahanta's statements regarding the supply of alcohol to Garg. The court has deferred the hearing to Thursday morning for further arguments. Garg tragically passed away on September 19, 2022, while attending the North East India Festival in Singapore. The case has garnered significant attention, with a Special Investigation Team appointed to probe the circumstances surrounding his death, resulting in charges against seven individuals, including Mahanta and the singer's manager, Siddhartha Sharma.