Assam CID To File Chargesheet In Zubeen Garg Death Case After Receiving Evidence From Singapore

Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has nearly completed its probe into the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, with investigators set to file a chargesheet in the coming days.

Speaking to NDTV, Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief and Assam Police Special DGP MP Gupta confirmed that all crucial evidence from Singapore has been received.
“We are wrapping up the investigation. All required documents, forensic findings, and medico-legal reports from Singapore are in hand. The chargesheet will contain detailed oral, electronic, and documentary evidence,” Gupta said, adding that key witnesses in Singapore “voluntarily cooperated” with the SIT.

He emphasised that the investigation has been conducted strictly in accordance with legal procedures.

Case Background

Garg died under mysterious circumstances on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore, where he had travelled to attend the 4th edition of the North East India Festival (NEIF).

The probe has led to multiple arrests, including:

• NEIF chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta
• Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma
• Band members Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amrit Prabha Mahanta

Later, Garg’s cousin Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was also arrested in connection with the case.Two of Garg’s PSOs, Nandeswar Bora and Prabin Baishya, were detained after investigators uncovered financial transactions exceeding ₹1.1 crore from their accounts.
Last week, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the state assembly that the singer’s death was a case of “plain and simple murder.”

The chargesheet is expected to formally outline the alleged roles of the accused in the high-profile case.