US EditionAssam Govt orders judicial probe into Zubeen Garg’s death; Justice Soumitra Saikia to lead commission - The Statesman
A judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia will investigate Zubeen Garg’s death amid allegations of financial irregularities and political demands for a central probe.
- On October 4, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress and Raijor Dal for demanding a CBI probe and announced a judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia.
- Zubeen Garg, celebrated singer, died in Singapore on September 19 while swimming during the Northeast India Festival, prompting festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and opposition leaders to seek a central agency probe.
- Over 60 FIRs have been filed; four arrests, including Garg's manager and band members, are in 14-day remand, and the Singapore autopsy report was handed to Garima Garg.
- A one-man commission under Justice Soumitra Saikia will report within six months and examine possible lapses or foul play, while the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department may join CID probes soon.
- Despite two autopsies, authorities found no direct evidence of foul play, while Assam CID seized documents and nearly 30 stamp seals amid public calls for justice from millions of fans and Garima Saikia Garg.
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Assam govt forms judicial commission to probe Zubeen Garg's death
Guwahati, Oct 4 (PTI) The Assam government has set up a one-man judicial commission to probe the death of singer-composer Zubeen Garg, an official order said. The commission, headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, will submit its report within six months, the order issued by the Political Department stated. The order […]
Zubeen Garg Death: Assam CM Slams Cong, Raijor Dal for Demanding Transfer of Probe to CBI
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Congress and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi for demanding the transfer of the probe into renowned singer Zubeen Garg's death from the Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation. India News | Zubeen Garg Death: Assam CM Slams Cong, Raijor Dal for Demanding Transfer of Probe to CBI.
Zubeen Garg death: Assam CM slams Cong, Raijor Dal for demanding transfer of probe to CBI
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Congress and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi for demanding the transfer of the probe into renowned singer Zubeen Garg's death from the Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
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