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Special Investigation Team to probe Zubeen Garg’s demise

Digital Desk: Following the tragic demise of singer Zubeen Garg, Assam Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the direction of Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to ensure a transparent inquiry.

The team will be headed by M. P. Gupta, Special Director General of Police, CID Assam, with Rosie Kalita, SSP, CM Vigilance, serving as the Chief Investigating Officer.

Several senior officers, including Addl SPs, DySPs, Inspectors, and Sub Inspectors from the CID and other districts, have been appointed as Additional and Assistant Investigating Officers.

The SIT will investigate CID PS Case No. 18/2025 under sections 61(2)/105/106(1) BNS, 2023. Officers attached to the SIT are expected to carry out the investigation diligently, adhering to transparency and strict timelines, until its completion.

He added that the Central Forensic Laboratory (CFL), located in Delhi, would receive samples of the deceased singer's viscera for a more thorough forensic analysis. Sarma declared, "We will not spare anyone in regard to the untimely death of our beloved Zubeen Garg," highlighting his government's determination to find the truth.

Assam Police emphasized that all officers assigned to the SIT will stay with the squad for the duration of the assignment.

The action is indicative of the state government's resolve to conduct a comprehensive and responsible inquiry into the circumstances of the singer's untimely demise.