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Zubeen Garg Case News
The investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg has taken a dramatic turn, with the arrests of Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, his longtime bandmate, and Amritprava Mahanta, a co-singer, bringing the total number of accused in the case to four.
Both Goswami and Mahanta were allegedly present during the ill-fated yacht outing in Singapore on September 19, when Garg disappeared while swimming. Sources say their involvement raises fresh questions about the sequence of events that led to the singer’s demise.
What Led to These Arrests
According to sources within the Special Investigation Team (SIT), evidence in the form of video footage and witness accounts played a key role in bringing Goswami and Mahanta under arrest. In particular:
- Goswami is reportedly visible in video clips swimming in proximity to Garg before he was found floating in the water.
- Mahanta, it is claimed, recorded parts of the events on her mobile phone.
Authorities had questioned both individuals over several days under the SIT’s direction before formally placing them in custody.
Existing Accused & Charges Escalated
Before these new arrests, Siddharth Sharma (Garg’s manager) and Shyamkanu Mahanta (festival organiser) were already in custody. They have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, criminal conspiracy, and causing death by negligence.
The SIT, led by the Assam CID, has indicated that the case is being treated with the highest gravity. In a statement, SIT officials confirmed that Section 103 (murder) has been invoked in addition to other charges, signifying that the scope of investigation is expanding.
Investigative Challenges & Singapore Connection
One of the major obstacles in the case is the cross-border angle. Garg’s death occurred in Singapore waters, and authorities in Assam have invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to obtain cooperation from Singaporean agencies for evidence, forensic reports, and travel logs.
The SIT has said that its team is prepared to travel to Singapore once formal clearances are received, underscoring the international dimension of the probe.
Another challenge lies in piecing together timelines, digital evidence, and witness testimonies from a complex gathering where many participants were present. The presence of multiple accused with overlapping roles has made reconstructing the specific chain of events more difficult.
What This Means for the Case
- The arrest of figures close to Garg’s final moments suggests investigators are no longer viewing this as an isolated drowning incident.
- Charges of murder and conspiracy could change the legal trajectory and increase scrutiny on all parties involved.
- The family and public are likely to demand greater transparency as the case evolves.
- The SIT’s next steps will include detailed interrogation, forensic crosschecks, and coordination with Singapore authorities.
For now, the inquiry has stepped into a more critical phase. With four people now in custody, each with potential links to the final moments of Zubeen Garg’s life, the pressure is high for the SIT to produce clear answers.
