In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, two of his band members—Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta—have been remanded to judicial custody. The Kamrup Chief Judicial Magistrate issued the order on Friday after the duo completed their 14-day police remand.
Goswami and Mahanta were arrested on October 3 following extensive interrogation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death in Singapore on September 19. Authorities have remained tight-lipped about the specific charges and the prison facility where the two will be lodged, especially after recent unrest outside Baksa District Jail, where five other accused in the case were taken earlier this week.
The total number of arrests in the case now stands at seven. The SIT continues to investigate the events leading up to Garg’s death, which reportedly occurred while he was swimming in the sea during a private trip.
The case has drawn widespread public attention across Assam and the Northeast, with fans and cultural organizations demanding a transparent and thorough inquiry. Judicial proceedings are expected to continue in the coming weeks as investigators gather more evidence and testimonies.
