North East India Festival

  • Zubeen Garg Murder Case: Wife Welcomes SIT Chargesheet Against Four Accused in Mysterious Singapore Death

    Zubeen Garg Murder Case: Wife Welcomes SIT Chargesheet Against Four Accused in Mysterious Singapore Death

    Dec 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST

    Garima Garg, wife of renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg, welcomes the SIT chargesheet naming four individuals in her husband's murder case. The chargesheet implicates the singer's secretary, festival organizer, and two band members following his mysterious death in Singapore. Assam's Chief Minister has indicated plans for a fast-track court as the family seeks swift justice for the beloved artist whose death has shocked the entire state.

  • Assam Police SIT Files Chargesheet in Singer Zubeen Garg

    Assam Police SIT Files Chargesheet in Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation

    Dec 12, 2025 04:41 pm CST

    The Criminal Investigation Department of Assam Police has filed a chargesheet regarding the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who died during a yacht trip in Singapore. Initially investigated as an accident, authorities now treat the case as murder with multiple arrests made. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states the motive will shock Assam residents.

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    Zubeen Garg's Final Journey: Ashes of Beloved Assamese Cultural Icon Immersed in Brahmaputra River

    Oct 29, 2025 07:32 pm CST

    The ashes of celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg were immersed in the Brahmaputra River by his wife Garima, 37 days after his mysterious death in Singapore. The emotional ceremony featured two separate immersions - one in Guwahati and another in his hometown Jorhat. Garima has called for justice regarding the circumstances of his death while thousands continue to mourn the loss of this regional treasure.

  • Assam Police Return From Singapore With Critical Updates on Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Assam Police Return From Singapore With Critical Updates on Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Oct 24, 2025 07:26 pm CST

    Assam authorities report progress in the investigation of singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapore, with police officials confirming receipt of the postmortem report and expecting additional evidence from Singapore authorities soon. The case involves financial irregularities with multiple arrests, as investigators work to conclude their findings within the 90-day timeframe.

  • 9 Arrested Following Violent Protests at Baksa Jail in Zubeen Garg Death Case Investigation

    9 Arrested Following Violent Protests at Baksa Jail in Zubeen Garg Death Case Investigation

    Oct 18, 2025 10:27 pm CST

    Authorities have arrested nine individuals and identified several others involved in violent protests outside Baksa jail, where five accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case were transferred. Police discovered a WhatsApp group orchestrating the unrest, with an admin from Bangalore inciting violence. The demonstrations resulted in 40 injured police personnel and damaged vehicles, requiring baton charges and tear gas to restore order. Security remains heightened while a special investigation team continues probing the singer's drowning in Singapore.

  • Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Bandmates Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody as Singapore Police Find No Foul Play

    Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Bandmates Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody as Singapore Police Find No Foul Play

    Oct 18, 2025 12:08 am CST

    Two associates of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody following their CID remand. Singapore authorities have stated they don't suspect foul play in the 52-year-old cultural icon's death but continue investigating. The singer was found dead while swimming in Singapore on September 19, with autopsy results shared with Indian officials as the investigation could take three more months to complete.

  • Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Band Members Remanded to Judicial Custody as Protests Erupt in Assam

    Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Band Members Remanded to Judicial Custody as Protests Erupt in Assam

    Oct 17, 2025 06:43 pm CST

    Two band members of late singer Zubeen Garg have been remanded to judicial custody following a 14-day police interrogation in connection with his death in Singapore. Their detention brings the total arrests to seven, sparking violent protests outside Baksa District Jail where other accused are held. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in the region as the investigation continues.

  • Singapore Police Confirm No Foul Play Suspected in Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg

    Singapore Police Confirm No Foul Play Suspected in Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg's Death

    Oct 17, 2025 04:42 pm CST

    Singapore Police have stated they find no evidence of foul play in the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 while swimming in Singapore. The investigation remains ongoing and could take up to three more months to complete. Meanwhile, Assam's government has formed a committee to investigate and is pushing for a fast-track court trial, with arrests already made including Garg's manager and the North East India Festival organizer.

  • Singapore-Based NRIs Respond to Summonses in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Singapore-Based NRIs Respond to Summonses in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Oct 13, 2025 03:11 pm CST

    Three Assamese expatriates from Singapore have appeared before Guwahati police regarding the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. More witnesses are expected to provide statements as investigators claim to have found a "definite angle" following viscera report analysis. Multiple arrests have been made, including the singer's manager and relatives, as authorities continue their probe into Garg's death during the North East India Festival in Singapore.

  • Assam Police Awaits Singapore

    Assam Police Awaits Singapore's Response in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Latest Updates

    Oct 12, 2025 03:05 am CST

    Assam Police's CID has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore seeking critical information regarding famous singer-composer Zubeen Garg's death. Despite ongoing investigations, authorities have not received a response from Singapore officials. Meanwhile, the Special Investigation Team has issued second summonses to Singapore-based Assamese witnesses and awaits the final post-mortem report. Seven individuals connected to the case have been arrested as investigations continue into the 52-year-old musical icon's death during the North East India Festival.