Garima Saikia returns GMCH post mortem report of Zubeen Garg, calls for transparent and swift investigation

In a significant development in the ongoing probe into the death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg on Saturday, October 4 announced that she has chosen not to accept the post-mortem report conducted at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

Garima explained that her decision stemmed from a desire to ensure that the ongoing investigation is not compromised. “Since the investigation is still underway, I felt making the post-mortem report public at this moment could hamper the process. That is why I have not accepted it,” she said while addressing the media.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had submitted the post-mortem report earlier in the day. Emphasizing her trust in the judicial process, Garima stated, “I trust the law. I don’t know much about legal matters. The post-mortem report should remain with the court and the investigating officers. I believe the investigation is moving ahead properly.”

Calling for a speedy and transparent probe, she urged authorities to bring out the truth at the earliest. “We must know what actually happened very soon. The investigation must be intensified. Whoever is guilty should face the strictest punishment,” she asserted.

On an emotional note, Garima remarked that the post-mortem report is a legal document, not a personal one. “I have lost my husband. I can never get him back. But he must get the justice he deserves. Give justice to Zubeen Garg,” she appealed.

She further confirmed that both her and her sister-in-law’s statements were recorded by the SIT earlier in the day.

Addressing allegations that Zubeen Garg was poisoned, Garima questioned the credibility of such claims. “If Shekhar Goswami knew that Zubeen was poisoned, why did he hide it for so long? In this case, the guilty must receive the harshest possible punishment. My husband loved everyone so much; even then, why was he treated like this?” she said.