Police have taken significant action in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death. On Thursday, police arrested musician Shakharjyoti Goswami and singer Amritprabha Mahanta. According to information, both were present at the scene at the time of the incident.
Singapore: The case surrounding the death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg continues to deepen in mystery. The investigation into his death under suspicious circumstances in Singapore has now taken a new turn. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police has made two more arrests in this case. On Thursday, police arrested Zubeen Garg's musician, Shakharjyoti Goswami, and female singer, Amritprabha Mahanta. Both were present with Zubeen Garg on his Singapore tour at the time.
Why Were They Arrested?
According to police officials, both were close to Zubeen Garg during the incident, and some crucial evidence against them has emerged during the investigation. Officials stated that they were previously called for questioning, but their arrest became necessary due to the need for a thorough investigation. Earlier, Zubeen Garg's manager, Siddharth Sharma, and festival organizer, Shyamkanu Mahanta, had also been arrested in this case. Thus, a total of four arrests have been made so far.
Assam CID's Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta informed the media that the court has sent chief organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and manager Siddharth Sharma to 14-day police custody. Meanwhile, the newly arrested Goswami and Amritprabha will also be subjected to intensive questioning.
Serious Charges Filed
Police have registered a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This includes Section 103, which pertains to the punishment for murder. This indicates that investigating agencies are viewing this case more from a criminal perspective than a suspicious accident. According to sources, more than 60 FIRs are already registered against Shyamkanu Mahanta. He is the chief organizer of the Northeast India Festival, for which Zubeen Garg had traveled to Singapore.
Zubeen Garg's death occurred on September 19 under mysterious circumstances while he was swimming in the sea in Singapore. According to reports, he suddenly drowned and could not be rescued. However, many questions are being raised among family and fans regarding this incident. The role of those present with Zubeen Garg at the time of his death is now under intensive investigation. Police stated that they have also questioned Zubeen Garg's cousin, Sandipan Garg, who is a Deputy Superintendent of Police.
