The investigation into the death of celebrated artist Zubeen Garg has taken a significant turn with the recovery of his mobile phone and other important belongings from his manager, Siddharth Sharma. The items were seized during a search operation carried out by investigators, who believe they could provide vital clues about the events that led to the singer’s tragic end.
Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19 in Singapore, after drowning while swimming without a life jacket. His untimely death not only shocked his fans but also triggered widespread grief across Assam and beyond. The circumstances of the incident quickly led to mounting questions and demands for a thorough probe.
Following the incident, Asaam Police arrested Siddharth Sharma from a residential complex in Gurugram.North East India organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, who had arranged Garg’s participation in the Singapore cultural programme, was also taken into custody upon his return to India. Both men were later brought to Guwahati for interrogation.
The Assam government has already constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising nineteen members to examine every angle of the case. Notices have been issued to several individuals and organisations, including the Singapore-based Assamese cultural body that had invited Zubeen Garg for the event. Officials have confirmed that the recovered phone and belongings will be sent for forensic analysis to extract crucial data.
The SIT is expected to reconstruct the sequence of events before and after Zubeen Garg entered the water in Singapore, while also examining the roles of his manager, the event organisers, and other associates. The recovery of his phone is being described as a breakthrough that could help clarify unanswered questions about the final hours of the singer, whose sudden death has left a lasting void in Assam’s cultural landscape.
