Late Thursday night, a large group of Gauhati University students blocked the National Highway at Jalukbari, demanding justice for the late singer Zubeen Garg. The protest drew wide attention across the city and sparked conversations on social media, as students called for a fast and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of the beloved artist.
Students participating in the demonstration raised slogans such as “We Want Justice” and “Joi Zubeen Da,” expressing their frustration over the slow pace of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe. They alleged irregularities in the ongoing investigation and stressed that mere social media posts by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were not enough.
Speaking at the protest, one student said, “It has been so many days since our Zubeen Da passed away, yet the SIT investigation has not been released. Every corner of Assam is demanding justice. Zubeen Da must get justice. Don’t try to silence us. This demonstration will continue until a proper investigation is carried out. The SIT’s slow pace is unacceptable. The investigation must be fast-paced.” 
Another student added, “It is very sad that we have to launch the campaign #JusticeForZubeen. Our demand is simple and clear—the investigation must be transparent and swift. Even Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, has had to appeal for justice, which is deeply saddening.”
A third student said, “If CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thinks he can use Zubeen Da’s death for political gain in 2026, he is gravely mistaken. We will not allow politics in the name of Zubeen Da. This demonstration will continue until justice is served.”
