Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that people who posted claims about singer Zubeen Garg’s death on platforms like YouTube and Facebook will now have to submit affidavits to the judicial commission investigating the case.
Officials indicated that the commission will closely track those who have made public allegations or expressed suspicions online but fail to cooperate with the inquiry. “The responsibility now lies with them. How they respond will show who genuinely respects Zubeen Garg,” a source remarked.
The commission will be chaired by Justice Soumitra Saikia of the Gauhati High Court. During a Facebook live session, Sarma urged anyone possessing relevant information, videos, or evidence concerning Garg’s death to present it to the commission. 
Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19 in Singapore while swimming, shortly after attending the 4th NorthEast India Festival there. The exact circumstances of his death remain uncertain.
Meanwhile, Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department continues to investigate the matter, with over 60 FIRs registered across the state. Authorities emphasized the importance of distinguishing verified facts from online speculation, underlining the role of reliable testimonies in the ongoing probe.
