Singapore to Share Critical Evidence in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation Within 10 Days
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- The Daily Hints
- 25 Oct, 2025
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Guwahati, October 25, 2025 — The investigation into the tragic death of Assam’s beloved music legend Zubeen Garg has reached a critical turning point as Singapore Police Force confirmed they will provide crucial evidence to Indian authorities within the next ten days. This development comes after a Special Investigation Team from Assam returned from a productive four-day visit to the island nation, bringing renewed hope for answers in a case that has gripped millions across India.
The 52-year-old cultural icon’s mysterious drowning on September 19 while swimming off Saint John’s Island in Singapore has left the entire state of Assam in mourning and sparked one of the most intense investigations in recent memory. What was initially reported as an accidental drowning has evolved into a complex probe involving multiple arrests, allegations of foul play and international cooperation between law enforcement agencies.
Singapore Police Commit to Fast-Track Evidence Sharing
Special Director General of Police (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, who led the two-member SIT team to Singapore alongside Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel, announced at a press conference Friday that their mission was “fruitful” and productive. The Singapore authorities have agreed to share critical evidence including CCTV footage from the hotel where Garg stayed, witness statements and other vital materials within a ten-day timeframe.
“We met with the Indian High Commissioner in Singapore and discussed all legal assistance required from the Singapore Police. We emphasized that we need their cooperation in a time-bound manner since our investigation must be completed within 90 days,” Gupta told media persons in Guwahati after returning Thursday evening.
The SIT chief revealed that Singapore Police have already shared Garg’s post-mortem report through the Indian High Commission, calling it “very important from the investigation point of view”. This represents a significant breakthrough in the case, as authorities work against the clock to file a charge-sheet within the legally mandated timeframe under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
International Cooperation Breaks New Ground
The level of cooperation between Singapore and Indian authorities has been unprecedented, according to investigators. Gupta, drawing from his experience with the Central Bureau of Investigation, noted that “international cooperation usually takes a long time. However, in this case, we are fortunate that the Singapore authorities responded positively and promptly”.
During their Singapore visit from October 20-23, the SIT team conducted extensive on-ground investigations. They visited the yacht hired by the Assam Association Singapore where Garg spent his final moments, inspected the location where the incident occurred and examined other sites connected to the case. The team held a crucial meeting with a five-member high-level delegation from the Singapore Police Force on October 21, where both sides exchanged vital information about their ongoing investigations.
The Assam Police have formally requested statements from the yacht pilot and members of the Assam Association Singapore through proper legal channels. Since these individuals are Singapore citizens, their testimonies must be recorded following Singapore’s legal framework and will be provided to Indian authorities within the stipulated ten-day period.
Seven Arrests and Growing Financial Scandal
The investigation has already resulted in seven arrests, exposing what appears to be a complex web involving both the circumstances of Garg’s death and serious financial irregularities. The arrested individuals include
· Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta
· Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma
· Band members Shekharjyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta
· Garg’s cousin and Assam Police Suspended DSP Sandipan Garg
· And two of his Personal Security Officers—Nandeshwar Bora and Paresh Baishya
The arrests of the two PSOs on October 10 followed revelations of suspicious financial transactions totaling over Rs 1.1 crore in their bank accounts—far exceeding their known salary income. Investigators discovered approximately Rs 70 lakh in Bora’s account and Rs 45 lakh in Baishya’s account, raising serious questions about fund management and possible misappropriation. The two officers had been providing security to Garg for nearly a decade after death threats from banned militant groups.
Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, who recorded her statement before the SIT on Friday after the team’s return from Singapore, clarified that her husband had given money to the PSOs for social welfare work and that they maintained proper documentation including bank statements and transaction diaries.
Massive Public Rallies Demand Justice
The case has triggered an unprecedented public response across Assam with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party organizing massive rallies demanding swift justice for the departed icon. On Friday, thousands participated in the “Moiu Zubeen, Amiu Zubeen” (I am Zubeen, We are Zubeen) rally in Dibrugarh district, flooding the streets with banners, portraits and placards featuring Garg’s face.
“Zubeen Garg’s death is a great loss for the cultural industry of Assam. The sudden demise has shocked all of Assam and people are struggling to accept it. Everyone is depressed and seeking justice,” said State Cultural Minister Bimal Borah at the Dibrugarh rally.
Similar rallies have been organized in Nalbari and other districts with estimates suggesting over 50,000 people participated in the Nalbari march alone. The rallies have been attended by prominent leaders including BJP State President Dilip Saikia, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and several state cabinet ministers.
However, the political mobilization has drawn mixed reactions. Garima Garg has publicly appealed for keeping politics out of the justice movement. “Politics should never enter a space where Zubeen never wanted it to be. My family and I do not want any politics in this matter. From the very beginning, we have appealed for peace,” she stated emotionally.
Digital Movement Goes Global
The hashtags #JusticeForZuenGarg and #We_Need_ZubeenGargJustice_thin_10days have exploded across social media platforms, creating one of the largest digital movements in Assam’s history. The campaign gained such momentum that it led to diplomatic tensions with Singapore formally expressing concern to the Indian government over thousands of posts flooding Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official Facebook page.
The hashtag movement, initially sparked by Assamese actress Amrita Gogoi and amplified by Garg’s family members has seen millions of posts across platforms. Garima’s Facebook post alone garnered over 50,000 likes, 38,000 comments and nearly 9,000 shares within hours. The digital uprising has transcended regional, linguistic and religious boundaries, uniting people in their demand for truth and accountability.
Singapore authorities temporarily made PM Wong’s Facebook page unavailable in India due to the overwhelming volume of comments with reports suggesting over 20,000 posts demanding justice in just a few days. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that Singapore had officially requested Assam’s government to urge citizens not to use their political leaders’ social media accounts to raise the issue.
Investigation Timeline and Next Steps
The Special Investigation Team has questioned more than 70 people so far in connection with the case. Of the eleven Assamese expatriates who were present with Garg on the yacht during the incident, ten have already recorded their statements with Assam Police. The SIT continues to gather evidence and testimonies as they work toward filing a comprehensive charge-sheet.
Singapore Police, conducting their parallel investigation under the Coroners Act 2010, have stated that preliminary findings do not indicate foul play, though they continue their thorough probe. Their complete investigation may take up to three months, after which findings will be submitted to the State Coroner who will determine whether to hold a Coroner’s Inquiry—a judicial fact-finding process whose results will be made public.
The Assam government has also constituted a one-man judicial commission headed by retired Justice Soumitra Saikia to examine the broader circumstances surrounding the singer’s death abroad, including whether there were any shortcomings by organizers or officials.
Gupta appealed to anyone with relevant information about Garg’s final days to come forward. “If anyone has any relevant information or chats with him prior to his death, please share it with us,” he urged.
Cultural Icon’s Legacy Lives On
Zubeen Garg, who sang over 38,000 songs in more than 40 languages throughout his 33-year career, remains etched in the hearts of millions. His Bollywood hit “Ya Ali” from the 2006 film Gangster brought him national fame but it was his soulful Assamese folk tunes and iconic anthem “Mayabini” that cemented his status as Assam’s “first true rockstar”.
His cremation on September 23 with full state honors including a 21-gun salute saw over a million mourners paying their respects. The Assam government has announced plans to build memorials in both Guwahati and Jorhat to honor his legacy.
Conclusion: Truth Within Reach
As the ten-day deadline approaches for Singapore to share critical evidence, hopes are rising that this devastating mystery will soon be solved. The unprecedented cooperation between international law enforcement agencies, combined with the relentless pursuit of truth by investigators and the unwavering support of millions of fans, has created momentum that refuses to be stopped.
The investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death represents more than just a criminal probe—it has become a defining moment for justice, transparency and the power of collective voice in modern India. As Special DGP Gupta assured, “We are working day and night to complete the investigation within the prescribed timeframe”.
The next ten days could prove decisive in bringing closure to a grieving state and ensuring that the voice that entertained millions for over three decades receives the justice it deserves.
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