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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'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.
Singapore NRIs Miss Deadline in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation as Assam Invokes International Treaty
Oct 07, 2025 12:21 am CST
Eight Singapore-based NRIs failed to appear before Assam's CID by the October 6 deadline in the investigation of celebrated Assamese icon Zubeen Garg's death during a yacht party. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the invocation of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore while expanding the probe to examine financial irregularities related to the Northeast India Festival.
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.