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Violence broke out during the transfer of five accused linked to Zubeen Garg's death, resulting in nine arrests and multiple injuries, police said.
- Violent protests erupted near Baksa district jail when five accused were transferred, prompting police to use baton charges and tear gas; nine people have been arrested, SSP Ujjal Pratim Baruah said.
- Assam's administration says it will seek a fast-track trial as a 10-member Special Investigation Team of the CID, Assam Police probes Zubeen Garg's death, with suspects including Shyamkanu Mahanta, NEIF chief organiser, and Siddhartha Sharma, Zubeen Garg's manager, lodged at Baksa jail.
- Internet and mobile services were suspended and then restored on Friday, with prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS and tightened security in Mushalpur town and around Baksa jail.
- Baksa SSP Ujjal Pratim Baruah said those who incited violence have been identified, two band members Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta were remanded to Haflong prison, and absconding suspects will be caught soon.
- Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, while swimming in Singapore during the 4th North East India Festival, raising concerns about negligence and calls from Debabrata Saikia for an independent coroner's inquiry.
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Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia urges Singapore PM for transparent inquiry
Assam’s Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has written an urgent letter to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, demanding a transparent and independent coroner’s inquiry into the untimely death of celebrated Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Garg passed away on September 19, 2025, while attending the 4th North East India Festival (NEIF) in Singapore. In his letter, Saikia expressed deep distress over the ci…
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The Economic TimesZubeen Garg Death Case: Nine arrested after violence erupts during transfer of accused to Baksa jail
Nine people have been arrested following violence during the transfer of five accused in Zubeen Garg's death case. Protests erupted near Baksa jail as the accused were brought there. Clashes led to injuries and property damage. Police identified more individuals involved. Internet services were suspended but have now resumed. Security is heightened around the jail.
Zubeen Garg Case: 9 Arrested For Violence During Shifting Of Accused To Jail
Nine people have been arrested so far in connection with violence during the shifting of five accused in Zubeen Garg's death case to a jail in Assam's Baksa district, police said on Saturday.
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