North East India Festival
Zubeen Garg's Wife Speaks Out After Police Cousin's Arrest in Singer's Death Investigation
Oct 09, 2025 02:23 am CST
Following the arrest of Deputy Superintendent of Police Sandipan Garg in connection with singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore, the late singer's wife Garima revealed their close relationship while expressing faith in the ongoing investigation. The case has resulted in five arrests so far, with Assam's Chief Minister planning diplomatic talks with Singaporean officials to facilitate questioning of key witnesses.
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.
Four Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation as Murder Charges Added to Case
Oct 03, 2025 01:34 pm CST
The Assam Police Special Investigation Team has arrested four individuals in connection with singer Zubeen Garg's death, including his bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta. Murder charges have been filed as investigators examine video evidence from the yacht party where the 52-year-old singer was found floating face down after going for a swim during the North East India Festival.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Wife Demands Truth as Manager and Festival Organizer Arrested
Oct 01, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Following the tragic death of renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, authorities have arrested his manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Garg's wife Garima insists on uncovering the truth while thousands gather in Jorhat for the singer's Adya Sharaddha ceremony.
Zubeen Garg's Death: NEIF Organizer and Manager Arrested in Connection with Singapore Drowning Incident
Oct 01, 2025 10:40 am CST
Two key individuals have been arrested in connection with popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's drowning death in Singapore. North East India Festival chief organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma were apprehended following an Interpol lookout notice as a 10-member Special Investigation Team continues to probe the circumstances surrounding the singer's tragic demise on September 19.
India Invokes Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to Investigate Assam Singer Zubeen Garg's Death
Sep 30, 2025 09:00 pm CST
The Assam government has initiated a formal investigation into the drowning death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing that India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore to facilitate the investigation. A 10-member Special Investigation Team has been formed, while over 60 FIRs have been filed in connection with the tragic incident that occurred during a yacht trip prior to Garg's scheduled performance at the North East India Festival.
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.