Individuals pay tribute to the Late Zubeen Garg throughout a tribute program. File | Picture Credit score: ANI
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned the Singapore authorities have despatched singer Zubeen Garg’s autopsy and toxicology stories to the State Police.
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He maintained that the Particular Investigation Workforce (SIT), probing Garg’s dying, has made substantial progress and can submit the chargesheet in courtroom inside the stipulated time.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a program on Friday (October 31, 2025), Mr. Sarma mentioned, “When our SIT visited Singapore, they’d assured of cooperation. Right this moment, the Singapore authorities have formally despatched the autopsy and toxicology stories and their pointers associated to sea below the Mutual Authorized Help Treaty (MLAT).” The 52-year-old singer-composer had died whereas swimming within the sea in Singapore on September 19.
The ten-member SIT has arrested seven individuals thus far, who’re all at present in judicial custody.
Sarma, who can be the state’s residence minister, asserted that the SIT will submit the chargesheet inside the stipulated 90-day interval.
“They (SIT members) have already made substantial progress. As per my transient, the SIT is completely assured about guaranteeing justice for Zubeen…When it submits the chargesheet by December 17, individuals will respect their work,” he mentioned.
The chief minister additionally mentioned that whereas the State authorities is absolutely dedicated to probing Garg’s dying case, it won’t permit consideration to be diverted from different “points” within the State.
Taking a swipe on the Congress, Mr. Sarma mentioned, “They need Assam to be part of Bangladesh. That’s the reason they sing Bangladesh’s nationwide anthem and in addition attempt to justify it.”
The Assam authorities had not too long ago instructed the authorities involved to probe into the alleged singing of Bangladesh’s nationwide anthem at a gathering of the Congress Seva Dal in Sribhumi district.
Mr. Sarma mentioned ‘Love jihad’ and encroachment are problems with concern for the State, and these will stay a precedence for his authorities together with Garg’s case.
Revealed – November 01, 2025 09:26 am IST