Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Issues Stern Warning Over Zubeen Garg Case

GUWAHATI- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a strong appeal and warning in connection with the ongoing probe into the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, insisting that those responsible must face justice.

Addressing media and supporters, Sarma declared,  “Vote us out in 2026 if Zubeen gets no justice.” The CM assured that the state government is committed to ensuring a fair investigation, adding that the matter would not be allowed to be “buried under influence or manipulation.”

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Sarma specifically named event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma, directing them to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) by October 6. Both men are seen as key figures in the case.

In a sharp message to those stoking unrest, Sarma added: “This is Zubeen’s Assam, we won’t allow it to become Nepal. Violence will not be tolerated.”

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The comments come amid widespread public outrage and protests demanding justice for Zubeen, who passed away earlier this month under circumstances that remain under CID scrutiny. The singer’s death has sparked emotional reactions across the state, with fans pressing for transparency and accountability.

With assembly elections due in 2026, the case has taken on deep political resonance. Sarma’s direct call for accountability seeks to calm anger while placing the onus on the investigation team to deliver results in a case that has shaken Assam’s cultural and political landscape.

🕰️ Timeline of Zubeen Garg’s Death Case & Aftermath

September 12, 2025 – Tragic Passing

• Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg passes away under circumstances that quickly spark speculation and outrage.
• Initial reports cite “sudden collapse,” but fans and family raise concerns about possible negligence.

September 13–15, 2025 – Public Grief Turns to Protest

• Thousands gather in Guwahati and across Assam to mourn Zubeen.
• Candlelight vigils and spontaneous protests demand a full investigation.
• Slogans of “Justice for Zubeen” echo across campuses and cultural circles.

September 16, 2025 – CID Steps In

• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam officially takes over the case.
• CID begins collecting testimonies, CCTV footage, and digital evidence.

September 18–20, 2025 – Names Surface

• Pressure mounts after speculation about event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma.
• Protesters allege “mismanagement” during Zubeen’s final public events.
• Social media campaigns intensify with the hashtag #JusticeForZubeen trending in Northeast India.

September 22, 2025 – CM Breaks Silence

• CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses the media, assuring:
  “No one is above the law. CID has full freedom.”
• Appeals for peace, asking people not to turn protests into violence.

September 24–25, 2025 – Anger Escalates

• Street protests intensify; some incidents of clashes reported.
• Opposition leaders accuse the govt of “shielding the powerful.”
• Cultural bodies and student groups issue statements demanding swift arrests.

September 26, 2025 – CM’s Stern Warning

• Sarma directly names Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma, asking them to appear before CID by October 6.
• His fiery remarks:
  • “Vote us out in 2026 if Zubeen gets no justice.”
  • “This is Zubeen’s Assam, won’t allow it to become Nepal.”
• Seen as both a political gamble and an emotional pitch to calm public outrage.

What’s Next?

• October 6, 2025 – Key date as Mahanta and Sharma are expected to appear before CID.
• CID likely to submit an interim report before Durga Puja season, as protests could swell further.
• Political temperature rising ahead of 2026 Assam Assembly Elections, with Zubeen’s case becoming a major rallying point.