Assam CM Assures Justice in Zubeen Garg Case: Chargesheet to be Filed Soon

Progress on Zubeen Garg's Investigation

Guwahati: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, announced on Wednesday that the chargesheet regarding the investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg will be submitted within three months as mandated.

Sarma emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring justice for Garg, stating, 'The inquiry is progressing as expected. We have made several arrests, and I am confident that the Assam Police will meet the deadline for the chargesheet.'

Speaking at an event in Dibrugarh, he added, 'We are obligated to deliver justice, and we will not overlook anyone involved.'

The Chief Minister mentioned that all suspects will face court proceedings, and typically, a three-month period is allocated for chargesheet submission.

'We will adhere to this timeline to facilitate the court's ability to deliver justice following the investigation,' Sarma remarked.

He noted challenges in contacting members of the Assam Association in Singapore, who were present with the singer during his final moments, as only one has responded to the summons from the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

'We are making arrangements to bring them back, and patience is essential; losing it could hinder justice,' he stated.

Regarding the Assam Police's inability to travel to Singapore for the investigation, Sarma explained, 'Their police cannot come here either. However, we trust that the Singapore Police will assist us. We require minimal information, such as video footage from the hotel where he stayed and statements from the yacht operators.'

The Chief Minister plans to meet with the Singapore ambassador to India later in October, expressing confidence in receiving support due to the strong ties between Assam and Singapore.

'The Singaporean authorities have already provided the forensic report, which should facilitate our chargesheet submission,' he added.

Sarma assured that the investigation is advancing methodically, stating, 'If we continue this way without errors, justice will be served.'

'While we are emotional, it's crucial to allow the police to follow their procedures. A rushed investigation could lead to losing the case in court, and we would face public scrutiny for not considering all factors,' he cautioned.

Currently, five individuals, including Zubeen Garg's cousin Sandipan Garg, his manager Siddhartha Sharma, musician Shekharjyoti Goswami, singer Amritprava Mahanta, and festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, are in police custody.

Zubeen Garg tragically passed away in Singapore while swimming in the sea on September 19.