**Popular Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg’s Cousin Arrested in Connection with His Death**
Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who tragically passed away on September 19 in Singapore, has been at the center of a developing investigation. Recently, his cousin, Assam Police Service officer Sandipan Garg—who also serves as the Superintendent of Police (In-Charge) of Boko—was arrested by the CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Guwahati in connection with the singer’s death.
Sandipan Garg was reportedly present with Zubeen on the yacht in Singapore at the time of the incident and is currently undergoing questioning. He was taken into custody on the morning of Wednesday, October 8, and is scheduled to be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court the same day.
Zubeen Garg had traveled to Singapore to perform at the three-day North East India Festival, which was set to begin on September 20. However, the festival was subsequently cancelled following the singer’s untimely demise.
Initial reports suggested that Zubeen died in a scuba diving accident. However, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, clarified the circumstances surrounding his death. According to her, Zubeen suffered a seizure while swimming at Lazarus Island, dispelling rumors about a scuba diving mishap.
After the incident, Singaporean authorities conducted a post-mortem examination. The official death certificate cited drowning as the cause of death. The report, which was shared with his wife Garima, ruled out any foul play in the matter.
Weeks after Zubeen Garg’s passing, two individuals connected to the North East India Festival were also arrested: the singer’s manager, Siddhartha Sharma, and the festival’s chief organiser, Shyamkanu Mahanta.
In a shocking development, Zubeen’s bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami recently alleged a conspiracy behind the singer’s death. He accused manager Siddhartha Sharma and organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta of poisoning Zubeen and neglecting serious warning signs, including frothing at the mouth, thereby accelerating his demise.
The investigation continues to unfold as family, fans, and authorities await further clarity on the circumstances that led to the tragic loss of one of Assam’s most beloved singers.
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