Overview
- Kamrup Metropolitan CJM extended judicial custody by 14 days for five of seven accused, who appeared virtually from Baksa jail.
- CID chief Munna Prasad Gupta said Singapore Police will provide specific evidence within about 10 days following the SIT’s visit to Singapore.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the probe is in its final stage and indicated a chargesheet would be filed soon, with a fast-track court sought.
- The SIT has recorded more than 90 witness statements and is focusing on digital evidence, financial records and material from Singapore authorities.
- Author Rita Chowdhury was questioned about a podcast recorded roughly 48 hours before Garg’s trip and said he seemed upbeat during their last interaction.