Zubeen Garg Death Update: He further informed that seven arrests have been made so far, and over 300 witnesses have been examined during the course of the probe.
A significant development has emerged in the investigation into the tragic death of Assam’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, with the state’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) confirming that the chargesheet will be filed on 12 December, ahead of the mandated deadline of 18 December.
Addressing the media, Special Director General of Police (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta stated that the probe has reached its final stage. “The investigation is almost complete. The details will be given in the chargesheet,” he said. Gupta added that the upcoming chargesheet would provide a comprehensive picture of the conclusions drawn by the investigative team.
He further informed that seven arrests have been made so far, and over 300 witnesses have been examined during the course of the probe.
“Once the chargesheet is laid before the court, all details will be available,” Gupta noted, indicating that the CID is working meticulously to ensure the case proceeds with clarity and precision.
This update follows Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s earlier reassurance on 4 December, when he confirmed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was on track to submit its findings before the official deadline. The Chief Minister had even expressed hope that the chargesheet would be ready by 10 December.
Those arrested in connection with the case include Northeast India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma, cousin Sandipan Garg, drummer Shekharjyoti Goswami, co-singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta, and his two PSOs, Paresh Baishya and Nandeswar Borah. All seven are currently in judicial custody, with their remand extended by 14 days following virtual production before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (Kamrup) on 3 December.
According to officials, Mahanta, Sharma, Sandipan, Baishya, and Borah are lodged at Baksa District Jail, while Goswami and Amrit Prabha are held at Haflong Jail.
The investigation intensified on 25 November after a dramatic statement by Chief Minister Sarma in the Assam Legislative Assembly, where he declared that Zubeen Garg had been murdered—a revelation that shifted the probe away from initial theories of culpable homicide or negligence.
Zubeen Garg died under mysterious circumstances on September 19 in Singapore, where he had travelled to attend the 4th edition of the North East India Festival (NEIF).
As Assam awaits the filing of the chargesheet, the state continues to mourn the loss of a legend whose voice and legacy remain irreplaceable.
