Overview
- Kamrup Metropolitan District and Sessions Court rejected bail for musician Amritaprava Mahanta and personal security officers Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora after reserving orders on January 22.
- The judge noted grave allegations, with the order recording a prima facie case that Mahanta conspired in events that facilitated Garg’s death and that the PSOs misappropriated funds belonging to the singer.
- Mahanta is charge-sheeted for murder, while the two PSOs face charges of criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust linked to money entrusted for Garg’s care and safety.
- Singapore proceedings reported to the court indicate Garg was severely intoxicated, declined a life vest, and drowned off Lazarus Island, with a coroner ruling out foul play based on witness accounts.
- The SIT has sought attachment of assets tied to the accused, including interests linked to Mahavir Aqua and an Orchid View apartment, as the court fixed February 13 for defence petitions on Singapore materials and February 16 for asset-related arguments; Garg’s wife opposed bail and welcomed the rulings.