The investigation into the mysterious death of Assam’s most beloved singer Zubeen Garg has taken an important turn, as two senior Assam Police officers returned to Guwahati on Wednesday night after completing their inquiry in Singapore. The visit was part of the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) effort to uncover the truth behind the tragic and unexpected death that has left the entire state grieving and demanding justice.
The officers — CID Special DGP Munna Prasad Gupta, who is leading the SIT, and Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel, a key member of the nine-member team — spent several days in Singapore gathering information, examining evidence, and coordinating with local authorities. They reportedly visited all the locations linked to the incident, including the site where Zubeen Garg was last seen alive. The team also held multiple meetings with individuals associated with the case and shared documents with their Singaporean counterparts.
A senior police official confirmed that the officers’ visit was “crucial and productive.” He said that the findings of the Singapore trip will be shared publicly during a press briefing scheduled for Friday, where DGP Munna Prasad Gupta is expected to brief the media in detail. The briefing is likely to shed light on the evidence collected abroad and the next steps planned by the Assam Police. 
The SIT, which operates under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was constituted soon after the singer’s death triggered an outpouring of grief and suspicion across Assam. The case has already seen over 60 FIRs filed in different districts of the state, reflecting the widespread demand for a transparent investigation.
According to officials, the Assam Police team visited the exact location where Zubeen Garg breathed his last — a private yacht anchored off Singapore’s coast. The officers examined the surroundings, collected details about the people present at the time, and interacted with members of the Singapore Police Force (SPF), who are conducting a parallel investigation.
The visit was made possible under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between India and Singapore, which allows both countries to share information and cooperate in criminal investigations. The SPF, in its official statement released on October 17, said that preliminary investigations have not indicated any foul play so far, though their inquiry remains ongoing. The SPF added that it expects to complete its investigation within three months and will submit the final report to the State Coroner.
Assam Police officials, however, maintained that their probe will continue independently under Indian law, focusing on any possible lapses or criminal intent that may have led to the singer’s death.
