DSP Sandipan Garg Arrested in Connection with Zubeen Garg's Death

DSP Sandipan Garg was detained on Wednesday concerning his cousin Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore, according to a senior law enforcement official. The officer faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, ranging from culpable homicide not amounting to murder to causing death by negligence.

This arrest marks the fifth in the case following the earlier apprehensions of North East India Festival chief organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta, the singer's manager Siddharth Sharma, and two band members. Sandipan Garg had reportedly been present with his cousin during the unfortunate incident.

Investigations are ongoing, with the police seeking further custody of the DSP to continue inquiries. Zubeen Garg's tragic passing occurred while he was in Singapore for the 4th North East India Festival, raising further scrutiny over the circumstances surrounding his death.

(With inputs from agencies.)