Arrests Made in Zubeen Garg's Mysterious Death Investigation

Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma have been arrested related to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Assam is probing the case of the singer's suspected drowning. Garg's widow is hopeful about uncovering the truth behind her husband's last moments.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 01-10-2025 09:36 IST | Created: 01-10-2025 09:36 IST
Arrests Made in Zubeen Garg's Mysterious Death Investigation
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In a significant development, Shyamkanu Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North East India Festival, and Siddhartha Sharma, the manager of the late singer Zubeen Garg, have been apprehended by police officials. The arrests come as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's untimely death in Singapore.

Mahanta was taken into custody upon his arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport from Singapore, while Sharma was detained at a residence in Gurugram. Both individuals have been transported to Guwahati for further questioning by law enforcement agencies.

The arrest of Mahanta and Sharma follows the Assam government's initiation of a 10-member Special Investigation Team, spearheaded by Special DGP M P Gupta, to delve into the events leading to Garg's fatal drowning on September 19. Zubeen Garg's widow, Garima Saikia Garg, has expressed her faith in the investigation, eagerly awaiting the truth about her husband's final moments.

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