India, Oct. 16 -- The Assam cabinet has resolved to petition the Gauhati High Court to establish a fast-track court for the Zubeen Garg death case.

The state government plans to accelerate legal proceedings and appoint a dedicated special public prosecutor to oversee the case exclusively.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced after Thursday's cabinet meeting that he will formally approach Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar with the request.

As per sources, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is nearing the completion of its probe and plans to file the chargesheet soon after November.

The decision comes amid recent unrest in Baksa district, where police clashed with protesters who attacked a convoy carrying five individuals arrested ...