Zubeen Garg Death Case : CID Summons Witnesses; Assam Lawyers’ Body Refuses to Defend Accused
With the CID tightening its net on witnesses and the legal fraternity aligning with public sentiment, the probe into Zubeen Garg’s death is set to intensify in the coming days.
GUWAHTI – The investigation into the tragic death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg has entered a new phase, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday serving notices to all witnesses and individuals with knowledge of the events in Singapore that led to the singer’s demise.
A senior CID official confirmed that these persons have been directed to appear before investigators within 10 days to record their statements. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case, also continued its searches for the second consecutive day at the residence of event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta in Guwahati’s Geetanagar locality.
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“Investigation into Garg’s death is continuing. Today, we served notices to all persons familiar with the incidents leading to his death. They have to come and give their statements within 10 days,” the officer said.
In a parallel development, the All Assam Lawyers’ Association made a dramatic declaration: no lawyer in Assam will defend the accused in the Zubeen Garg case.
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In a resolution announced Friday, the association urged members across the state to abstain from representing those named in the case. Leaders of the association described the move as both a mark of respect to the late artiste and a collective effort to ensure justice remains uncompromised.
The resolution also appealed to the wider legal fraternity to stand united with the sentiments of the Assamese public, who continue to demand a fair, transparent, and timely probe into the singer’s untimely demise.
With the CID tightening its net on witnesses and the legal fraternity aligning with public sentiment, the probe into Zubeen Garg’s death is set to intensify in the coming days.
📌 Key Developments So Far in Zubeen Garg Case
- September 19, 2025 – Zubeen Garg drowns during a yacht outing at Lazarus Island, Singapore. Initial reports cite accidental drowning.
- September 20–22 – Garg’s body is flown back to Assam; state observes three days of mourning. Funeral held with full state honors.
- September 23 – Second post-mortem at GMCH Guwahati by AIIMS team confirms drowning. Family and fans allege negligence.
- September 24 – Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma constitutes a 10-member SIT, led by CID ADG M.P. Gupta. Over 55 FIRs merged into one consolidated case under BNS sections of conspiracy, culpable homicide, and negligence.
- September 25 – SIT-CID raids organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Guwahati residence, seizing 7 phones, 2 laptops, 9 hard drives, and documents. Parallel searches at manager Siddhartha Sharma’s and bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami’s residences. Goswami detained for questioning.
- September 25 – Mahanta releases a video statement on Facebook from Singapore, denying foul play but claiming threats to his life. CM Sarma blacklists Mahanta from all govt-sponsored events.
- September 26 – CID issues summons to all witnesses connected to the incident, directing them to appear within 10 days.
September 26 – All Assam Lawyers’ Association declares no lawyer will defend the accused in the case, citing respect for Zubeen and the public’s demand for justice.
