Zubeen Garg’s co-singer, Satabdi Borah, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on Monday to give her statement in connection with the singer’s passing.As reported by ANI, speaking to the media after her statement, Satabdi said, “The people of Assam are very anxious to know what happened. I have full faith in the system that everything will be done properly and Zubeen Da will get justice. If anyone is guilty, they should be punished.”
Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore
Garg passed away in Singapore on September 19, allegedly while swimming, a day before he was supposed to perform at the ‘Northeast India Festival’.However, recently, Zubeen Garg’s bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami alleged that the singer was poisoned in Singapore, which led to his passing. This shocking claim has brought new urgency to the investigation.
Three Assamese expatriates provide statements today
On Monday, three Assamese expatriates from Singapore, Jolongsat Narzary, Siddhartha Bora, and Parikshit Sarma, arrived at the CID office in Guwahati to give statements before the SIT.SIT Chief and Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed the development and said, “Earlier, one Assamese expatriate from Singapore, Rupkamal Kalita, provided his statement before the SIT. Today, three more have come, and by this evening, one more is likely to come. Tomorrow, a few others are also likely to come.”
SIT collects reports from experts and labs
Munna Prasad Gupta also confirmed, “We have received the viscera report as well as the report from the expert committee of doctors. We will submit the reports before the court. We are trying to reach a logical conclusion soon.” The reports are expected to give a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding Garg’s passing.
Assam CM confirms new definite angle exists
The Assam Chief Minister said that after receiving the viscera report of Zubeen Garg, the CID now has a “definite angle” in the case. He said, “The Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Delhi has given us the viscera report. The CID has got a definite angle into the case and within a few days the entire chronology of Zubeen Garg’s passing case will be presented before the court.”
Authorities request Singapore cooperation for investigation
Regarding the investigation in Singapore, the SIT Chief said that a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) request has already been sent to Singapore through the Ministry of Home Affairs. He added, “We are waiting for permission from the Singapore authorities. Our team is ready to leave for Singapore. We seek permission from the Singapore authorities. We also seek facts from the authorities of Singapore.”
Seven people have been arrested in case
In connection with Zubeen Garg’s passing, the SIT and CID have so far arrested seven people. These include the main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, Zubeen’s cousin Sandipan Garg, an APS officer who was suspended by the State government, and two personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya.Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma’s 14-day police custody is set to end on October 14. Go to Source
