Zubeen Garg death: 2 security guards arrested over suspicious transactions
What's the story
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police has arrested two of his long-time Personal Security Officers (PSOs), Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya. The arrests were made after suspicious financial transactions in the bank accounts of the PSOs were discovered. The singer passed away in Singapore on September 19, just a day before his scheduled performance at the Northeast India Festival.
Details
Arrests made after financial transaction exceeding ₹1cr discovered
The arrested PSOs, Bora and Baishya, were associated with Garg for a long time. Munna Prasad Gupta, SIT Chief and Special DGP (CID), confirmed their arrest and stated that they have been produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court. This development comes after the SIT/CID team discovered a massive financial transaction exceeding ₹1 crore in the bank accounts of two of Garg's PSOs.
Investigation progress
Multiple arrests made in connection with case
Apart from the PSOs, the SIT has also arrested other individuals in connection with Garg's death. These include Shyamkanu Mahanta, the main event organizer; Sidharth Sarma, Garg's manager; Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, a bandmate; Amritprava Mahanta, a co-singer; and Sandipan Garg, an Assam Police Service (APS) officer. The Assam government has since suspended APS officer Sandipan in connection with this case. He is Garg's cousin.
Widow's plea
Don't politicize my husband's death, pleads widow
Meanwhile, Garg's widow, Garima Saikia, has appealed to the public not to politicize her husband's death and urged eyewitnesses to come forward with the truth. Speaking to the media, she expressed hope that those arrested would eventually reveal the truth. She said, "I am still keeping the faith... I hope the truth comes out fast."
Controversy
Allegations of poisoning and conspiracy surrounding singer's death
Earlier, it was alleged that Garg died while scuba diving or swimming in Singapore. However, recently, Goswami claimed that the singer was poisoned in Singapore, leading to his death. According to "Detailed Grounds of Arrest" (remand note), Goswami alleged that a "conspiracy" was hatched "to portray his death as accidental." The investigation into Garg's untimely demise continues as authorities seek to uncover the truth behind these allegations.