Zubeen Garg Death Case: SIT Charges Four Accused With Murder

Guwahati, Assam — In a dramatic development in the death case of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, the Assam Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a 3,500-page chargesheet naming four accused on murder charges, marking the most significant breakthrough since the singer’s mysterious death in Singapore on September 19, 2025. According to the chargesheet, four individuals have been charged under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC: Shyamkanu Mahanta — organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore Siddhartha Sharma — Zubeen Garg’s manager Shekhar Jyoti Goswami — band member Amritprava Mahanta — singer and associate The SIT, after examining over 300 witnesses, digital evidence, travel records, and medical findings, stated that the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death point to a coordinated act involving multiple people. Alongside the murder charges, the SIT has also booked Garg’s cousin, Sandipan Garg, a suspended Assam Police officer, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, citing attempts to “suppress vital evidence” during the initial phase of the probe. Background Zubeen Garg, one of the most influential voices in the Northeast, died at a Singapore hotel while attending the North East India Festival. While Singapore Police initially ruled out foul play, the Assam government ordered a fresh investigation following inconsistencies and public outcry. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier remarked that “This is not a natural death; it is clearly a murder,” prompting formation of a high-level SIT to re-examine the case. SIT Findings The chargesheet reportedly contains: CCTV footage analysis Forensic reports Mobile and WhatsApp chats Financial transactions Eyewitness statements from Singapore and India The SIT claims to have uncovered a “planned sequence of events” leading to Garg’s death, contradicting the earlier narrative of medical complications. What Happens Next? The case will now move into the judicial trial phase, where the court will evaluate the SIT’s claims and evidence. The accused are expected to face custodial interrogation as the prosecution prepares for what may become one of the biggest criminal trials in recent Northeast history. Public Reaction Fans, artists, and public figures across the region have expressed strong reactions, calling for swift and transparent justice for the beloved singer, whose music shaped Assamese culture for decades.