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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.
Judicial Commission Headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia to Investigate Zubeen Garg's Death: Assam CM Announces
Oct 03, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the Gauhati High Court has approved the formation of a judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia to investigate the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg. The CID has taken two band members into custody while investigating the case. The government has received the first autopsy report from Singapore and is making efforts to involve NRIs who were on the same yacht as Garg in the investigation.
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.