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• 12 Oct, 2025

§  Zubeen Garg Death Probe | CFSL Viscera Report Received, Poisoning Angle Under Review

§  Was Zubeen Garg Poisoned.? SIT Gets Toxicology Report as Arrests, Witness Summons Mount

§  Zubeen Garg Singapore Death | Toxicology Report In, Explosive Claims, Key Witnesses Summoned

Guwahati Update: Assam icon Zubeen Garg’s tragic death in Singapore during a yacht party on 19 September has turned into a high-stakes probe. Assam Police’s SIT has received the CFSL (Delhi) viscera report, now under medical review to clarify if poisoning played any role. Meanwhile, arrests, sensational witness claims and global witness summons have kept the case front and center. Singapore police initially indicated no foul play but the narrative has shifted amid new allegations and public pressure for answers.

Details & Context
Zubeen Garg, 52, was in Singapore for the North East India Festival scheduled on 20 September. A day earlier, he joined a yacht outing near St John’s/Lazarus Island, went for a swim and was later found unconscious; he was declared dead at hospital. Early messaging from Singapore authorities suggested accidental drowning and no foul play. In Assam, a second autopsy was conducted at GMCH for transparency before state-honors cremation on 23 September. Massive public grief, protests and demands for accountability followed across Assam.

The SIT has now received CFSL’s viscera/toxicology report and forwarded it to the GMCH doctor panel that conducted the postmortem. Their final, integrated report will be submitted to court and shared with the family, according to SIT chief ADGP Munna Prasad Gupta. He confirmed seven arrests so far, notices to multiple people in Singapore and one NRI already recording a statement. The toxicology findings are expected to clarify the poisoning angle under probe.

·       Explosive Allegations
A major twist came when bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami alleged that Zubeen was poisoned by his manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and that Singapore was chosen to cover up the crime. He described suspicious conduct on the yacht, alleged control over drinks and claimed that when Zubeen showed distress and frothing, it was dismissed as acid reflux, delaying help. He also claimed Sharma shouted “Jabo de, jabo de” (“let him go”) while Zubeen struggled in water. These allegations were reflected in remand notes cited across outlets.

@NDTV, @IndianExpress and @TimesofIndia reports note that Sharma and Mahanta have faced arrests on charges including conspiracy and culpable homicide, while broader custody action covers associates including Zubeen’s DSP cousin Sandipan Garg and both PSOs amid financial transaction scrutiny. Assam CID has summoned 11 Singapore-based NRIs who were reportedly at the yacht party; one, Rup Kamal Kalita has joined the probe and recorded a statement. Others are expected to cooperate via the Indian High Commission and Singaporean authorities under MLAR protocols.

·       Official Position and Caution
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly cautioned that the “poisoning” narrative is a claim by an accused/witness and not a police conclusion. He stressed waiting for viscera analysis and full witness statements before drawing conclusions. A judicial commission and the nine-member CID SIT are proceeding in parallel with a chargesheet timeline indicated. The state also acknowledged the jurisdictional limits in Singapore, underscoring the need for NRI witnesses’ cooperation.

Quotes

·       “The viscera report was received and sent to GMCH. The final post-mortem report will go to court and be shared with the family.” — ADGP Munna Prasad Gupta, SIT Chief

·       “Poisoning claims are from an accused, not an official police finding. Wait for the viscera report.” — Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

·       “He was an expert swimmer… there was a conspiracy to portray it as accidental.” — Allegations attributed to bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami in remand notes

Additional Information

Singapore police initially told media no foul play was suspected; drowning was the early listed cause. Zubeen’s funeral drew unprecedented crowds; the state accorded full honors. The case has since become politically charged in Assam with opposition pressure and government promises of transparency and speed.

Social media has amplified #JusticeForZubeenGarg with frequent updates from regional outlets and civic groups. Posts highlight the viscera milestone, arrests and witness summons, urging cooperation and neutrality until forensic clarity emerges.

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·       Impact Analysis
Public Sentiment and Cultural Shock: Assam has witnessed a rare outpouring of grief and anger. Zubeen was more than a singer—he was a cultural pillar. The emotional stakes are high which intensifies demand for definitive answers. This environment shapes media narratives and can push authorities to accelerate procedural steps. However, it also risks premature conclusions before forensic synthesis is complete.

·       Legal-Forensic Trajectory: The CFSL viscera report’s expert review at GMCH is pivotal. If toxins are detected, homicide inquiries will harden; if not, the focus pivots to negligence, duty-of-care, safety protocols and potential medical misjudgment during the incident window. The SIT’s cross-border evidence via MLAR and NRI testimonies will be crucial for reconstructing timelines, substance access and decision-making on the yacht.

·       Political and Diplomatic Vectors: With a judicial panel, SIT oversight, and Singapore’s jurisdiction over on-site evidence, the probe straddles state politics and international legal cooperation. The CM’s public stance promises accountability while urging restraint, balancing pressure with process integrity. The chargesheet timeline and visibility into evidence handling will directly influence public trust.

·       Media and Social Platforms: X and Instagram have driven virality of allegations, last-seen videos and claims. While these fuel engagement, they also risk misinformation. Responsible coverage requires rigorously distinguishing allegations from verified findings and continuously updating with official forensic outcomes.

Conclusion
The investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death stands at a forensic inflection point. The CFSL viscera report—now under expert medical review—will likely determine whether the probe proceeds as a poisoning case or concentrates on negligence and procedural lapses. With arrests made, NRI witnesses summoned and cross-border legal processes active, the next official medical and SIT updates will be decisive. Until then, treating allegations as allegations—and facts as facts—is essential for justice and public trust.

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