Zubeen Garg's two PSOs get bail in assets case, stay in custody over death probe
Synopsis
Bail granted, but no freedom — Zubeen Garg's two PSOs won relief in an assets case on procedural grounds, yet remain locked up as the probe into the beloved Assamese singer's death in Singapore continues on a separate legal track. The twin cases cast a long shadow over those closest to Garg in his final days.
Key Takeaways
A Special Judge's Court in Assam granted bail to Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora on 29 September in a disproportionate assets case.
The bail was granted on grounds that investigators allegedly violated mandatory legal procedures during the arrest.
The assets case was registered by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell , which alleges the two PSOs held assets beyond their known income sources.
Both men remain in judicial custody in the separate investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg , who died in Singapore earlier this month.
Legal proceedings in both cases are continuing independently, and the bail order does not alter the accused's custodial status.
A special court in Assam on Tuesday, 29 September granted bail to two personal security officers (PSOs) of the late celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in a disproportionate assets case registered by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell — but the relief remains largely symbolic, as both men will continue to remain behind bars in connection with the separate investigation into Garg's death.
What the Court Decided
The Special Judge's Court granted bail to Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora after their defence counsel argued that mandatory legal procedures were not followed during their arrest in the assets case. According to court proceedings, the defence contended that the investigating police violated prescribed rules while taking the two PSOs into custody, a ground the court found sufficient to grant relief in the vigilance matter.
The disproportionate assets case, filed by the Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell, alleges that Baishya and Bora possessed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. That investigation remains ongoing.
Why the Bail Does Not Mean Freedom
Despite securing bail in the vigilance case, neither accused will be released. Both Baishya and Bora remain in custody in connection with the investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg — a legally separate proceeding. Since the two cases are being tried independently, the bail order in the assets matter has no bearing on their custodial status in the death case.
Notably, the proceedings in the death investigation have involved the scrutiny of individuals who accompanied Garg during his final days, including members of his personal security detail.
Background: Zubeen Garg's Death
Zubeen Garg, one of Assam's most beloved and widely recognised singers, died in Singapore earlier this month, triggering an outpouring of grief across Assam and the broader Northeast India region. The circumstances surrounding his death have since come under judicial and investigative scrutiny, with authorities examining those closest to him in his final days.
This is not the first time that the security personnel attached to public figures in Assam have faced legal action — the deployment of PSOs and their conduct has drawn periodic scrutiny from the state's vigilance machinery.
What Happens Next
Legal proceedings in both the disproportionate assets case and the death investigation are continuing on separate tracks. Investigators are reportedly still examining the allegations against the two men. The court's bail order in the assets matter, grounded in alleged procedural lapses during arrest, does not preclude further legal developments in either case. The next significant development is expected to emerge from the ongoing death investigation, which remains under active judicial oversight.
Point of View
Relief in one matter rarely translates to freedom. What the twin cases against Garg's PSOs actually reveal is the breadth of scrutiny that has followed the singer's death: not just the circumstances of his passing, but the financial conduct of those in his orbit. Assam's vigilance machinery filing a disproportionate assets case against security personnel attached to a public figure is unusual and warrants watching. The death investigation, still active and unresolved, carries far greater public weight — and its outcome will define how this story is ultimately remembered.
NationPress
29 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Zubeen Garg's PSOs granted bail in the assets case?
The Special Judge's Court in Assam granted bail to Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora because their defence counsel successfully argued that the investigating police did not follow mandatory legal procedures during their arrest. The court found the alleged procedural lapses sufficient grounds for bail in the disproportionate assets case.
Will the bail order lead to the release of the two PSOs?
No. Despite securing bail in the disproportionate assets case, both Baishya and Bora remain in custody in connection with the separate investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg. The two cases are legally independent, so the bail in one does not affect their custodial status in the other.
What is the disproportionate assets case against the PSOs?
The case was filed by Assam's Chief Minister's Special Vigilance Cell, alleging that Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora possessed assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The investigation into those allegations is still ongoing.
How did Zubeen Garg die?
Zubeen Garg, one of Assam's most celebrated singers, died in Singapore earlier in September. His death triggered widespread grief across Assam and Northeast India. The exact circumstances of his death are under active investigation by authorities.
What is the current status of the death investigation?
The investigation into Zubeen Garg's death is continuing separately from the assets case. Authorities have been scrutinising individuals who were with the singer during his final days, including members of his security detail. No final conclusions have been publicly announced as of 29 September.
