The investigation into the untimely death of Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg is moving steadily, authorities said, as key developments unfold in the high-profile case. Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh assured the public that the probe is proceeding in the right direction and that justice will be delivered.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, DGP Singh appealed to citizens to remain patient and trust the authorities. “Trust us. Let us work according to the law. The investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death is moving in the right direction, and justice will be ensured,” he said.
The statement comes amid growing public attention, following the arrest and questioning of individuals closely linked to the singer’s death. Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma—both accused in the case—have been placed under 14-day custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The accused were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) at his residence in Alpana Apartment, Geetanagar, Guwahati, under tight security. After the hearing, the CJM sanctioned their remand, allowing the SIT to interrogate them and gather crucial evidence. 
Mahanta, who was flown in from Singapore via Delhi, and Sharma, Zubeen’s manager, have been under close investigation since their detention. Authorities have emphasized the importance of a thorough and impartial probe, saying every legal procedure will be meticulously followed. Mobile phones belonging to the accused have been seized, including Zubeen Garg’s own phone, reportedly in Sharma’s possession.
Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta also confirmed that Assam Police are planning to send a team to Singapore under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to further the investigation. Gupta refuted circulating rumors claiming that Mahanta retained his mobile phone after arrest, clarifying that once a person is in custody, they cannot keep personal devices.
Zubeen’s family has welcomed the arrests while urging calm. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, appealed to fans to let the law take its course, saying, “Now the law has taken its shape. They are proceeding in their own way. I hope the result will come soon and we will get justice. I have deep faith in the legal system.”
Zubeen’s sister, Palme Borthakur, stressed that those who were around Zubeen at the time of the incident failed in their responsibility. “It’s good, the investigation is going in the right direction. The police and administration are working very hard, and we trust them. We know we will get justice. Those who were around Zubeen had a responsibility to bring him home safely, but they neglected it. They should be punished,” she said.
