Himanta Biswa Sarma
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.
Assam CM Freezes Accounts and Issues Lookout Notices in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced lookout notices against North East Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma, freezing their financial accounts while demanding they appear before CID by October 6. The CM vowed to deliver justice for the beloved singer's death in Singapore while maintaining stability in the state.
BPF Secures Landslide Victory in Bodoland Territorial Council Elections with 28 of 40 Seats
Sep 27, 2025 04:52 pm CST
The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary has won a decisive victory in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council elections, securing 28 out of 40 seats. Previous ruling parties UPPL and BJP were relegated to distant second and third positions with seven and five seats respectively. This election represents a significant shift in political power following the 2020 Bodo Accord.
SIT Summons Northeast India Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 01:29 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing singer Zubeen Garg's death has summoned Northeast India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and others to join the investigation by October 6. Garg died while swimming during a yacht ride in Singapore, prompting protests across Assam demanding justice and a transparent investigation.
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.
Assam Police SIT Raids Properties Connected to Zubeen Garg's Singapore Event Organizers Following Singer's Death
Sep 25, 2025 08:39 pm CST
The Assam Police's Special Investigation Team has conducted raids on three properties in Guwahati, including those of event organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, following the unexpected death of beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the cultural icon's drowning, with the possibility of transferring the case to the CBI if results are unsatisfactory.
"Zubeen Will Live Forever": Himanta Sarma Remembers "Rebel" Singer
Sep 24, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma penned an emotional tribute to the late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, stating that "Zubeen will live forever" in the hearts of the people of Assam.