Zubeen Garg 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.
9 Arrested Following Violent Protests at Baksa Jail in Zubeen Garg Death Case Investigation
Oct 18, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Authorities have arrested nine individuals and identified several others involved in violent protests outside Baksa jail, where five accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case were transferred. Police discovered a WhatsApp group orchestrating the unrest, with an admin from Bangalore inciting violence. The demonstrations resulted in 40 injured police personnel and damaged vehicles, requiring baton charges and tear gas to restore order. Security remains heightened while a special investigation team continues probing the singer's drowning in Singapore.
NRIs From Singapore Appear For Questioning In Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Oct 13, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Three Non-Resident Indians from Singapore have arrived in Guwahati for questioning regarding iconic singer Zubeen Garg's death following a yacht party incident. As key witnesses, they join the Assam CID's Special Investigation Team's ongoing probe, while authorities continue international coordination with Singapore and Garg's family demands justice within a 10-day deadline.
ED and Income Tax Department Join Assam Police Investigation into Zubeen Garg Death Case and Financial Crimes
Oct 04, 2025 02:14 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department are joining Assam Police in investigating alleged financial crimes by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is implicated in the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Authorities have uncovered multiple PAN cards, unauthorized stamp seals, and documents suggesting extensive benami property acquisition. The investigation also revealed a 20-year-old financial irregularity involving a Rs 14-crore loan for non-existent call centers during Mahanta's tenure at NEDFi.