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The Assam Police CID has issued notices to witnesses and conducted searches as part of a detailed investigation into the drowning death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
- This past week, Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department intensified its probe, issuing notices to all persons familiar with the events in Singapore and directing them to appear before the SIT within 10 days.
- Zubeen Garg, 52-year-old singer, died on September 19 in Singapore after a scuba diving accident and drowning, having travelled for the North East India Festival with performances scheduled on 20 and 21 September.
- Investigators raided the homes of Siddharth Sharma and Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, breaking Sharma's apartment lock and searching it in the magistrate's presence; Sharma said he has "nothing to hide" and will cooperate.
- The probe's results could escalate to a CBI referral if questions remain unanswered, as Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Chief Minister, said the state will recommend this if SIT findings are unsatisfactory, while CID recorded statements from artistes and members of the Assamese community in Singapore.
- Garg was cremated with full state honours on September 23 at Kamarkuchi, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed a 40-minute tribute before the India-Sri Lanka clash in Guwahati on September 30.
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Zubeen Garg's Family Files Complaint Against Manager, Singapore Fest Organiser: Sources
Zubeen Garg's family has filed an online complaint with the Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is probing the circumstances leading to the musician's death in Singapore.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a major step in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death. He announced that a lookout notice has been issued against the organizers of the Northeast Festival and Zubeen Garg's manager. The Chief Minister assured that investigating agencies are conducting a thorough investigation and strict action will be taken against those responsible. An atmosphere of mourning has spread across Assam.
Emotional Papon remembers Zubeen Garg with a beautiful old pic, urges singer's death probe be fast-paced: 'The answers to the questions that we are seeking...'
Papon also urged Zubeen Garg's death probe to be fast-paced as he wrote, "Missing you so much my brother. Stay happy wherever you are. Requesting, be investigated and fast paced, and get answers to the questions we ask for soon."
Papon calls for swift investigation into Zubeen Garg's death, pays emotional tribute with throwback picture
Papon paid tribute to the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19, 2025, following a diving accident in Singapore. The musician penned a heartfelt message on Instagram on Friday, expressing how much he misses Zubeen. Taking to his Instagram handle on Friday, Papon shared a throwback picture of himself with Zubeen. He captioned the post, "Missing you so much my brother. Stay happy wherever you are." Papon calls for swift…
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