Assam CM calls Zubeen Garg’s death ‘plain murder’, says motive will shock the state
Assam – Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took the Assembly floor and declared that Zubeen Garg did not die by accident in Singapore. He said the singer’s death was “plain and simple murder.” He spoke in a firm tone and underlined that the motive would shock Assam. He, however, held back details, saying the investigation needed more time.
Sarma said Assam Police reached this conclusion early. They reviewed the first set of findings and saw clear signs of intentional killing. He added that this was never a case of negligence or culpable homicide. According to him, the pattern of events pointed directly to murder.
Investigators have moved fast. The Special Investigation Team arrested seven people so far. Officers examined 252 witnesses to build the timeline. Sarma said one person carried out the killing. He added that others helped him execute the plan. He said the SIT would frame charges against four or five suspects for murder.
This case has shaken Assam. Zubeen Garg was not just a popular singer; he was an emotional anchor for fans across the Northeast. He mesmerised audiences with Bollywood hits and Assamese classics. He travelled to Singapore in September for the North East India Festival. But on September 19, he died while swimming near an island there. The news stunned fans and triggered confusion and anger.
Rumours surfaced quickly. Police arrested his manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. They also arrested his cousin and police officer Sandipan Garg. Each arrest added to speculation. Many believed something deeper had gone wrong. Some pointed to mismanagement. Others spoke of poisoning. The noise grew louder when Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, a bandmate, said the manager and organiser poisoned Zubeen. He claimed they chose a foreign destination to hide the act. These claims spread online and kept emotions high.
Yet Singapore Police took a different stand. They released a statement saying they did not suspect foul play. They followed their procedures and sent the post-mortem and toxicology reports to Assam Police. The two sets of findings created more confusion in Assam, where people demanded clarity.
The Assam Chief Minister attempted to resolve this confusion on Tuesday. He said the SIT would file a chargesheet in December. Then investigators would expand the probe. He said they would examine negligence, breach of trust, and every possible angle. He said the state would learn the motive once the investigation crossed the next stage.
Sarma asked the state to stay patient. He said the government wanted truth, not speculation. He promised accountability and said no one would escape if the evidence proved their role.
As the Assembly listened, the tension was visible. Zubeen’s death has now become a political, emotional, and cultural issue. The coming months will show whether the investigation brings closure or opens another chapter in this unfolding story.
