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### SIT Files Massive Indictment in Death of Beloved Assamese Star Zubeen Garg
The investigation into the death of renowned Bollywood and Assamese playback singer and actor, Zubeen Garg, reached a critical juncture today as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police submitted a monumental charge sheet to a local court.
The detailed document, spanning over 12,000 pages and delivered to the judiciary in three large boxes, names the singer’s cousin, Sandipan Garg, as a primary accused, charging him with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Sandipan was reportedly part of the touring party when Zubeen Garg died in Singapore.
Zubeen Garg, a cultural icon of Assam and Northeast India, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, during a tour in Singapore, sparking widespread grief and subsequent demands for a thorough probe. The circumstances of his death prompted the formation of the SIT to investigate the matter meticulously.
#### Broad Accusations and Arrests
The extensive charge sheet implicates a wide circle of individuals beyond the cousin. Those named include the singer’s personal manager, the festival organizer, his bandmates, and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta. Furthermore, the report lists Zubeen Garg’s personal security officers as suspects in connection with the case.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation involved rigorous fact-finding, including the recording of statements from over 300 witnesses. The SIT also traveled to Singapore to collect evidence and has received a crucial report from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in New Delhi.
Two individuals, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, have already been arrested in connection with the incident, which has kept the region in a state of mourning since the star’s untimely demise. Officials stated that the motivations behind the singer’s death have been fully investigated, and the final judgment now rests with the court.
#### Conflicting International Investigations
However, the findings of the Indian SIT currently contrast with those of the Singapore Police Force (SPF), which is conducting a parallel inquiry.
The SPF has publicly stated that its investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death has, thus far, yielded no evidence of murder or foul play. Singaporean authorities indicated that their probe is ongoing and is expected to take an additional three months to reach completion. While the Assam Police maintain that suspicious activity cannot be ruled out until a final medical report confirms the cause of death, the definitive status of the homicide allegations remains pending judicial review.
