The investigation into the mysterious death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore has taken a dramatic turn. What was initially believed to be a tragic accident is now being treated as a potential case of foul play, as the Assam Police has widened its probe and added murder charges.
Two More Arrested for Being at the Scene
Musician Shakharjyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta, both of them were present with Garg during a yacht party on September 19, were arrested on Thursday after sustained interrogation. According to reports, Goswami was seen swimming very close to Garg, while Mahanta was recording the incident on her phone when the singer allegedly drowned. Investigators say they have found evidence that necessitates further custodial questioning.
Earlier Arrests Now Face Stronger Charges
This comes after the earlier arrest of Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma and event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. Initially booked for negligence and conspiracy, the Assam Police has now invoked Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which is equivalent to a murder charge, carrying punishment of life imprisonment or death penalty. Both individuals have been remanded to 14 days of police custody by a Guwahati court.
Multiple Investigations Across Borders
A second post-mortem examination was conducted in Guwahati, and the viscera sample has been sent to the Central Forensic Laboratory in Delhi for toxicological testing. Meanwhile, Singaporean authorities have completed their autopsy, which will be provided directly to Garg’s family as per protocol. The Assam CID has also activated the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to formally gather evidence from Singapore.
Over 60 Complaints Filed Across Assam
The high-profile case has triggered massive public outrage in Assam, with more than 60 FIRs filed across the state against various individuals linked to the incident. The CID is also reportedly probing financial allegations against organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, with documents related to suspected benami properties and forged credentials seized during raids.
Case Now Under Global Spotlight
As the Special Investigation Team prepares to travel to Singapore to retrieve more evidence, the death of Zubeen Garg is no longer being seen as an accidental drowning it is rapidly turning into one of Assam’s most closely watched criminal investigations.
