The All Assam Lawyers’ Association has announced that no advocate in the state will represent Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma or any of the accused in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
The association said the unanimous decision was taken to ensure justice in the case. An appeal signed by Association President Shailen Das, General Secretary Deepak Das and Vice President Bijon Mahajan will be sent to all districts, urging lawyers across Assam not to take up the case for the accused.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that Shyamkanu Mahanta had already held discussions with several advocates about the possibility of seeking anticipatory bail.
The development comes amid widespread public outcry following the singer’s death in Singapore on 19 September and ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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