Late singer Zubin Garg colleagues protested against the death sentence after five accused in the death case were shifted to Assam’s Baksa jail on Wednesday. The situation turned tense when hundreds of sympathisers clashed with security forces, hurling monuments and pots at police, accusing the authorities of shielding the accused.
Special treatment allegations
The protesters expressed anger over the accused being shifted to a recently built, empty jail with ultra-modern facilities. They argue that the government is treating the accused in the serious case of Garg’s mysterious death in a personal manner.
The accused include NEIF chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahant, the singer’s director Siddharth Sharma, relative Sandipan Garg and two special security officers, all of whom were transferred to judicial custody earlier this week.
Court-ordered transfer sparks outrage
Officials clarified that the Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate had ordered the transfer to Buxa jail for security reasons. The authorities followed the order, but the decision has sparked widespread anger among those demanding justice for the beloved singer.
Murder charges and ongoing investigation
Mahant and Sharma were arrested in Delhi on October 1 under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), originally on charges of culpable homicide and conspiracy, later to be added to the murder charge. Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg, who is also a relative of Zubin, was arrested on October 8 and suspended from duty. The two PSOs were detained for questioning about their conduct in Singapore, where Garg tragically drowned.
More apprehensions and financial aspects
The CID has expanded its probe to probe the plutocrat smuggling and anonymous property transactions involving the Mahant. Two more associates – Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritaprab Mahant – have also been arrested. Officials confirmed that the case is now being treated as both a misdemeanor and a financial investigation.
SIT seeking crucial evidence
Assam Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta said that three Assamese nationals – Sushmita Goswami, Pratim Bhuiyan and Devjyoti Hazarika – have been questioned earlier. Out of the 11 witnesses summoned, 10 have joined the questioning, including one Singaporean national Wazed Ahmed, who is awaiting consent as per international protocols.
Fake reports and explanations
The police have advised against circulating fake post-mortem reports, which flag up similar serious crimes. Authentic reports have been submitted by the Singapore authorities, which ensure that the investigation is active and transparent.
Singapore cooperating with Indian investigators
The Singapore government has formally responded to the Assam Police’s MLAT request, seeking more details about the visiting officers. A platoon of Assam Police will soon go there on September 19 to collect crucial evidence in the death of Zubin Garg.
Assamese people demand justice for Assam icon
Over 60 FIRs have been filed across Assam in the death of Zubin Garg, leading to widespread public outrage demanding truth and accountability. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered the CID to conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the musician’s death, which has shocked millions of fans.
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