Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered the state CID to investigate all FIRs filed over the sudden death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, consolidating multiple complaints linked to the incident. The FIRs named North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg’s manager Sidharth Sarma.
The CM wrote on X: “Multiple FIRs have been filed against Shri Syamkanu Mahanta and Shri Sidharth Sarma in connection with the unfortunate and untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. I have directed the @DGPAssamPolice (sic).”
Zubeen Garg, 52, suffered breathlessness and a seizure while swimming in Singapore during a yacht outing. Despite emergency CPR and being rushed to Singapore General Hospital, he was pronounced dead around 2:50 pm IST on September 19, 2025. An autopsy has been completed in Singapore, and his mortal remains are being prepared for repatriation to Assam.
The death of Zubeen Garg has left Assam and the Assamese music community in shock. Tributes have poured in from fans, artists, and political leaders, remembering the singer’s iconic contributions to music across 40 languages.
