Assam Police Arrest Zubeen Garg’s Cousin In Death Probe
In a major development in the ongoing investigation into singer Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death, Assam Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested his cousin, Sandipan Garg. A deputy superintendent in the Assam Police Service, Sandipan is the fifth person taken into custody in the case linked to Zubeen Garg’s tragic drowning in Singapore.
According to reports, Sandipan was presented before a local court and sent to seven-day police custody, though the SIT had requested 14 days. Officials confirmed that his arrest came after five days of continuous interrogation, marking a turning point in the Zubeen Garg case.
Sandipan Garg Was Present At The Yacht Party
Sources revealed that Sandipan had accompanied Zubeen Garg to Singapore for the North East India Festival — which tragically became the singer’s final trip. It was also Sandipan’s first international tour. He was present at the yacht party where the 52-year-old singer went for a swim before being found floating face down in the water.
After the incident, Sandipan returned to India with some of Zubeen Garg’s belongings. Despite claiming full cooperation with the SIT through a Facebook post, he was arrested on Monday. When questioned about why Sandipan hasn’t been suspended yet, Special DGP Munna Gupta, who heads the SIT, said further action will be taken by the concerned department.
Earlier Arrests In The Zubeen Garg Case
Before Sandipan’s arrest, four others were already in custody — Zubeen Garg’s bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, manager Siddharth Sharma, and North East India Festival manager Shyamkanu Mahanta.
All five accused have been charged with murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, criminal conspiracy, and causing death by negligence. The arrests have added further mystery and speculation around the untimely demise of Zubeen Garg, who was one of Assam’s most celebrated musicians.
FAQs
Q1: Who has been arrested in connection with Zubeen Garg’s death?
A: Assam Police arrested Zubeen Garg’s cousin Sandipan Garg, a deputy superintendent, in connection with his mysterious drowning.
Q2: What was Sandipan Garg’s role in the case?
A: Sandipan accompanied Zubeen Garg to Singapore and was present at the yacht party where the singer drowned.
Q3: When did Zubeen Garg die?
A: Zubeen Garg died on September 1 during a trip to Singapore for the North East India Festival.
Q4: Who else has been arrested in the case?
A: The SIT has arrested Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, Amritprava Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, and Shyamkanu Mahanta in connection with Zubeen Garg’s death.
