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.