The investigation into the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has reached a crucial stage, with Singapore authorities sending the post-mortem and toxicology reports to the Assam Police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Guwahati, Sarma said the reports were shared under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between India and Singapore.

“When our SIT visited Singapore, they were assured of full cooperation. Today, the Singapore authorities have formally sent the post-mortem and toxicology reports along with relevant guidelines,” the Chief Minister said.
Garg, 52, died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19, sending shockwaves across the Assamese music fraternity and his vast fan base.

SIT to file chargesheet by December 17

Following the singer’s death, the Assam government constituted a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident. So far, seven individuals have been arrested and are currently in judicial custody.

Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the SIT was working diligently and was expected to file its chargesheet within the mandated 90-day period.
“The SIT has made substantial progress and is confident about ensuring justice for Zubeen. I’ve been informed that by December 17, when the chargesheet is filed, people will recognise their effort,” Sarma said.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a fair and transparent investigation, adding that “justice will not be delayed.”

Political undercurrents and opposition remarks

The Chief Minister also took the opportunity to criticise the Congress, accusing the party of “trying to align Assam with Bangladesh.”

Referring to an incident where the Bangladesh national anthem was allegedly sung at a Congress Seva Dal meeting in Sribhumi, Sarma remarked, “They want Assam to be a part of Bangladesh. That is why they sing Bangladesh’s national anthem and justify it.”

While the Zubeen Garg case continues to draw public attention, Sarma stressed that the government remains equally focused on other pressing issues, including “Love Jihad” and land encroachment.

He said that the state administration would not allow “any single case or controversy to overshadow governance priorities,” reaffirming his government’s stance on maintaining law, order, and social stability.

With the post-mortem and toxicology findings now in the hands of the SIT, the next few weeks are expected to be decisive in unraveling the mystery behind Zubeen Garg’s untimely death, a loss that continues to echo across Assam’s cultural landscape.

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