Guwahati, Oct 16: The Assam cabinet has decided to seek the Gauhati High Court’s approval to set up a fast-track court to expedite proceedings in the case surrounding cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s death.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, speaking after Thursday’s cabinet meeting, said he will soon send a formal request to Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar.

“Everybody is asking for justice for Zubeen Garg, and justice comes from the courts. They take time, and the people are unwilling to wait. Therefore, the cabinet decided that I will request the Chief Justice for a fast-track court,” Sarma said.

He added that the government will appoint a special public prosecutor dedicated solely to the case after consulting with the Advocate General.

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