Assam CM Intensifies Efforts in Zubeen Garg Death Probe
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has issued lookout notices for Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma related to Zubeen Garg’s death investigation. Authorities await their statements, while freezing Mahanta's assets. Government is seeking transparency, potentially involving CBI if state police falter.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has intensified the investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, issuing lookout notices against festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma.
The two are required to present their statements in Guwahati on October 6, with police preparing to escalate search efforts should they fail to comply. Sarma revealed Mahanta's financial resources have been frozen to prevent evasion.
Seeking transparency, Sarma has requested a judicial commission and proposes involving the CBI if state investigations prove inadequate. Sarma called for public restraint, warning against politicizing the case.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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