A man from Assam’s Guwahati has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the investigation into the mysterious death of celebrated singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, who died under unclear circumstances in Singapore last month.
In a letter addressed to the President, Chinmay Kumar Choudhury described Garg’s September 19 death during the North East India Festival in Singapore as a “national loss” and expressed concern over the slow pace and lack of transparency in the ongoing investigation. Initial reports suggested drowning as the cause of death, but questions remain about the events leading up to the incident.
Choudhury pointed out that while the Government of Assam has already set up a judicial inquiry commission headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to work with Singaporean authorities, progress has been hindered by the non-cooperation of the Assam Association of Singapore, the festival’s organizing body. He also noted that both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax Department are examining financial aspects of the event.
In his appeal, Choudhury urged the President to ensure a transparent and impartial probe, suggesting that central agencies like the CBI or NIA could be brought in to uphold the credibility of the investigation. He further requested measures to safeguard the inquiry’s integrity, prevent interference, and maintain public confidence through transparency and accountability.
“Zubeen Garg was not just an artist; he was the voice of Assam and a unifying force for millions,” Choudhury wrote. “His untimely death has left a deep void, and the truth behind this tragedy must come to light.”
Public sentiment across Assam remains strong, with fans, artists and civil society groups demanding justice for Garg. The call for a central investigation has gained traction amid growing frustration over the lack of visible progress in uncovering the exact cause of his death.
