Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made a sensational statement in the state Assembly, declaring that singer-composer Zubeen Garg’s death was not an “accident” but a “murder.” The 52-year-old artist died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
Sarma responded during an adjournment motion moved by the Opposition, which demanded a detailed discussion on the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death.
While addressing the House, the Chief Minister said the incident did not fall under culpable homicide or criminal conspiracy, adding that evidence pointed to “plain murder.”
He did not elaborate further on the nature of the evidence during the session.
Probe Commission Extends Deadline to December 12
The one-man commission probing the case extended the deadline for recording statements and receiving evidence to December 12. The earlier cut-off was November 21.
The commission, headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia, a sitting judge of the Gauhati High Court, began recording statements on November 3. Officials have continued to collect testimonies and material linked to Garg’s last known movements and the events before and after the Singapore incident.
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The Assam government constituted the inquiry commission to establish a clear timeline and determine the circumstances that led to the singer’s death.
Its mandate includes examining:
- The sequence of events before and after Garg’s death
- Whether any lapses, negligence, or omissions occurred on the part of individuals, authorities, or institutions
- Whether external factors, including foul play, conspiracy, or unlawful acts, contributed to the incident
With the deadline extended, more stakeholders and witnesses are expected to submit evidence, as public scrutiny around the case grows.
