Gaurav Gogoi alleges ‘suspicious’ role of Himanta in Zubeen Garg investigation

The political storm over the death of Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg intensified on September 29 with Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi raising sharp questions about the state government’s handling of the case. 

Speaking on the ongoing SIT and CID investigations, Gogoi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s role appeared “highly suspicious.” 

He pointed to glaring gaps in the probe, particularly regarding the whereabouts of key aides of the late singer. 

“The role of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is highly suspicious. From the beginning of the case, we still don’t know where his manager was. Where was his chief event organiser? These two people have very detailed information about the last few hours before Zubeen Garg’s death. Assam Police is questioning other people…” Gogoi said. 

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The comments come at a time when pressure is mounting on the state government to ensure a transparent and thorough probe. 

Earlier, Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, lodged a complaint with the CID, naming individuals who were with the singer in Singapore before his sudden demise. 

While the Assam government has formally requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore for cooperation in the case, opposition parties continue to accuse the state leadership of shielding influential figures. 

The demand for justice has resonated widely across Assam, with Zubeen’s fans and civil society groups urging investigators to leave no stone unturned in unearthing the truth.