Guwahati: In a dramatic turn in the case of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s untimely demise, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly declared that Garg was murdered in Singapore, dismissing earlier reports that suggested an accidental death.
Addressing the media on Monday, Sarma asserted, “I will not refer to Zubeen Garg’s death as a mishap today. It was a murder.” He further revealed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case is set to submit its chargesheet before the court by December 8, promising that the investigation will bring many unknown facts to light.
The Chief Minister’s statement comes amid widespread public outcry and protests across Assam, with fans and cultural icons demanding justice for the late singer. The SIT, formed specifically to investigate the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death, has intensified its probe, focusing on individuals closely associated with the singer during his final days in Singapore.
Multiple FIRs have reportedly been filed against Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore, and Garg’s manager, Siddharth Sarma. Both were present in Singapore at the time of the incident, and their roles are now under scrutiny.
Zubeen Garg, a beloved figure in Assam’s music and film industry, was in Singapore to perform at a cultural festival. His sudden death sent shockwaves across the region, with initial reports suggesting an accidental drowning. However, the latest revelations from the Chief Minister have shifted the narrative, raising serious questions about the events leading up to his passing.
As the SIT prepares to file its chargesheet, the people of Assam await answers, hoping for justice for their cultural icon.