Assam Police
Assam Police DSP Suspended After Arrest in Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation
Oct 09, 2025 01:42 am CST
Sandipan Garg, cousin of popular singer Zubeen Garg and Assam Police DSP, has been suspended following his arrest in connection with the singer's mysterious death in Singapore. The officer, who was present on the yacht during the incident, faces multiple serious charges and has been placed in seven-day police custody.
Zubeen Garg's Cousin Sandipan: Engineer, Police Officer and Beauty Pageant Participant Arrested in Singer's Death Case
Oct 08, 2025 07:03 pm CST
Deputy Superintendent of Police Sandipan Garg, cousin of famous singer Zubeen Garg, has been arrested in connection with the singer's mysterious death in Singapore. With an engineering background and beauty pageant experience, Sandipan was present on the yacht when Zubeen was found floating face down during a swim. He becomes the fifth person arrested in the case, with all facing serious charges including murder and criminal conspiracy.
Zubeen Garg's Police Officer Cousin Arrested in Connection with Singer's Mysterious Singapore Yacht Party Death
Oct 08, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Sandipan Garg, deputy superintendent in the Assam Police Service and cousin of famous singer Zubeen Garg, has been arrested as the fifth suspect in the investigation of the singer's mysterious drowning death during a Singapore yacht party. After five days of interrogation, Sandipan faces serious charges including murder and criminal conspiracy along with four other individuals connected to the North East India Festival event where the tragedy occurred.
ED and Income Tax Department Join Assam Police Investigation into Zubeen Garg Death Case and Financial Crimes
Oct 04, 2025 02:14 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department are joining Assam Police in investigating alleged financial crimes by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is implicated in the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Authorities have uncovered multiple PAN cards, unauthorized stamp seals, and documents suggesting extensive benami property acquisition. The investigation also revealed a 20-year-old financial irregularity involving a Rs 14-crore loan for non-existent call centers during Mahanta's tenure at NEDFi.
Murder Charges Filed Against Manager and Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Oct 03, 2025 01:24 am CST
Assam Police have filed murder charges against Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta following the renowned singer's mysterious death in Singapore on September 19. The investigation intensified after pharmaceutical drugs were discovered in Garg's bag, which was in Sharma's possession. Both suspects are now in police custody as authorities work to establish a timeline of the singer's final hours.
Assam Police Team Investigates Singer Zubeen Garg's Death in Singapore: Special Investigation Unit Deployed
Sep 30, 2025 11:40 am CST
A special investigation team from Assam Police is being sent to Singapore to investigate the drowning death of popular singer Zubeen Garg. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that India has invoked the mutual legal assistance treaty with Singapore, as authorities prepare to take the event organizer and manager into custody in connection with the 52-year-old artist's death during the North East India Festival.
Assam Government Seeks Singapore Cooperation Through MLAT in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 30, 2025 01:06 am CST
The Assam government has requested the activation of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to investigate singer Zubeen Garg's drowning death. A 10-member Special Investigation Team is handling the case, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing that this international cooperation will facilitate access to crucial evidence and potentially help bring the accused persons back to India for justice. Over 60 FIRs have been filed in connection with the popular singer's death that occurred during a yacht trip in Singapore on September 19.
Shekhar Jyoti Goswami: Musician Detained in Connection with Zubeen Garg's Singapore Death Investigation
Sep 26, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, drummer and longtime collaborator of famed singer Zubeen Garg, has been detained by Assam Police's Special Investigating Team for questioning regarding Garg's tragic drowning death in Singapore. As a key witness present during the incident, Goswami's testimony provides crucial details about the 52-year-old musician's final moments aboard a yacht during the Northeast India Festival.
Tensions Rise as Police Investigate Zubeen Garg's Death: Manager Siddhartha Sharma Evades Authorities Amid Protests
Sep 26, 2025 03:00 am CST
Assam police's Special Investigation Team is investigating the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, focusing on his manager Siddhartha Sharma who has allegedly acquired substantial wealth and is now evading authorities. Protests have erupted near Sharma's residence while investigators have detained musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and raided cultural activist Shyamkanu Mahanta's home in connection with the case.