Special Investigation Team
Madras High Court Orders SIT Probe into Vijay's TVK Party Rally Stampede That Killed 41
Oct 04, 2025 03:05 pm CST
The Madras High Court has ordered an SIT investigation into the Karur stampede at actor Vijay's TVK party rally that claimed 41 lives. The court criticized Vijay and party leaders for fleeing the scene without remorse, ordered seizure of campaign bus footage, and rejected bail pleas for two TVK leaders charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
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.
Tamil Nadu Stampede: Police Lathicharge Blamed for 41 Deaths at Vijay's Political Rally
Oct 03, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's party TVK has alleged that police lathicharge caused the deadly stampede that killed 41 people at a political rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district. The Madras High Court has ordered an SIT investigation while the DMK government denies these claims. Compensation has been announced for victims' families as investigations continue into the tragic incident that occurred during Vijay's statewide political tour.
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.
Murder Charges Filed Against Manager and Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Oct 03, 2025 01:24 am CST
Assam Police have filed murder charges against Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta following the renowned singer's mysterious death in Singapore on September 19. The investigation intensified after pharmaceutical drugs were discovered in Garg's bag, which was in Sharma's possession. Both suspects are now in police custody as authorities work to establish a timeline of the singer's final hours.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Wife Demands Truth as Manager and Festival Organizer Arrested
Oct 01, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Following the tragic death of renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, authorities have arrested his manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Garg's wife Garima insists on uncovering the truth while thousands gather in Jorhat for the singer's Adya Sharaddha ceremony.
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 Singer Zubeen Garg's Family Files Negligence Complaint in Singapore Death Investigation
Sep 28, 2025 11:22 am CST
The family of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has filed an official complaint with Assam's Criminal Investigation Department alleging negligence against his manager and a festival organizer following the artist's tragic death in Singapore on September 19. Authorities have issued summons to multiple individuals connected to the incident as protests demanding justice continue across Assam.
Supreme Court Stays High Court Order in Tirupati Laddoo Investigation Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 03:21 pm CST
The Supreme Court has granted relief to the CBI by staying an Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that questioned the appointment of an investigator in the Tirupati laddoo adulteration case. The controversy involves allegations of adulterated ghee used in preparing prasadam at the famous temple, with the Court questioning why the SIT couldn't appoint a special officer for the investigation.