Shyamkanu Mahanta
Zubeen Garg Murder Case: Wife Welcomes SIT Chargesheet Against Four Accused in Mysterious Singapore Death
Dec 13, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Garima Garg, wife of renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg, welcomes the SIT chargesheet naming four individuals in her husband's murder case. The chargesheet implicates the singer's secretary, festival organizer, and two band members following his mysterious death in Singapore. Assam's Chief Minister has indicated plans for a fast-track court as the family seeks swift justice for the beloved artist whose death has shocked the entire state.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Cousin Named in 12,000-Page Chargesheet for Culpable Homicide
Dec 12, 2025 08:58 pm CST
Assam's SIT has filed a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet in the death investigation of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, naming his cousin Sandipan Garg for culpable homicide and several others for murder charges. Despite Singapore Police indicating no foul play in preliminary findings, Assam's Chief Minister maintains it was murder as investigators questioned 300 witnesses for this high-profile case.
Assam CIC Resigns After Brother's Arrest in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Nov 06, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigns following his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta's arrest in connection with popular singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Seven individuals now face serious charges as investigators build their case, with a chargesheet expected by December 17.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Five Accused Remanded to Extended Judicial Custody for 14 Days
Oct 28, 2025 11:33 pm CST
A Guwahati court has extended the judicial custody of five key accused in singer-composer Zubeen Garg's death investigation for 14 additional days. The accused, including Garg's personal security officers and event organizers, face serious charges following the singer's drowning in Singapore. Investigators are examining suspicious financial transactions exceeding Rs 1.1 crore potentially connected to the case as the Special Investigation Team continues gathering evidence.
Singapore Police Confirm No Foul Play Suspected in Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg's Death
Oct 17, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Singapore Police have stated they find no evidence of foul play in the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 while swimming in Singapore. The investigation remains ongoing and could take up to three more months to complete. Meanwhile, Assam's government has formed a committee to investigate and is pushing for a fast-track court trial, with arrests already made including Garg's manager and the North East India Festival organizer.
5 Suspects in Zubeen Garg Death Case Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Assam
Oct 15, 2025 06:04 pm CST
Five individuals accused in the death case of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Baksa district jail. The suspects, including Northeast Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, were previously in CID custody as part of an ongoing investigation into Garg's drowning during a Singapore yacht party on September 19.
Protests Erupt in Assam as Accused in Zubeen Garg's Death Case Transferred to New Baksa Prison
Oct 15, 2025 05:12 pm CST
Massive protests broke out in Assam's Baksa district after five individuals arrested in connection with singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore were transferred to a newly-constructed prison. Fans allege the state government is protecting the accused by housing them in a facility with numerous amenities and no other inmates.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Assamese NRI Witnesses From Singapore Testify Before CID
Oct 15, 2025 01:57 am CST
The Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department is investigating the death of legendary singer Zubeen Garg, who died on September 19 during a yacht party in Singapore. Two key witnesses, Abhimanyu Talukdar and Tanmoy Phukan, recently appeared before the CID, bringing the total to seven Assamese NRIs who have provided testimony. Several arrests have been made, including the singer's manager and event organizer, who face culpable homicide charges.
Political Tensions Escalate in Assam Over Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation
Oct 08, 2025 02:04 am CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces legal action against those allegedly politicizing singer Zubeen Garg's drowning death in Singapore, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accuses the government of derailing the investigation to protect event organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, escalating political tensions in the state.
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.