Zubeen Garg death case: Centre's nod to move forward, says CM Sarma

On late singer Zubeen Garg's 53rd birth anniversary, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Centre's legal approval to proceed with the case of his death in Singapore, paving the way for a chargesheet against the accused by Dec 2025.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday donated blood on the occasion of 53rd birthday of late singer Zubeen Garg in Guwahati.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday remembered late singer Zubeen Garg on his birth anniversary and said the Centre has now granted the legal approval needed to move forward with the case relating to his death in Singapore. He said it was a crucial step that would allow the state to file a chargesheet and move the case forward.

Legal Sanction Granted for Probe

In a post on X, CM Sarma said, "Today marks the 53rd birthday of our beloved Zubeen Garg, a day that reminds us of his music, his voice, and his irreplaceable place in Assam's heart. On this very day, the Hon'ble Union Home Minister Amit Shah has granted the required sanction under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to proceed against the accused linked to Zubeen's death in Singapore."

Section 208 of BNSS, in simple language, says: If a crime is committed outside India, the case can be take n up by the court only after the Central Government gives prior sanction. This sanction is therefore a crucial legal step, allowing us to file charge sheet and move forward firmly and lawfully for trial of the case. We remain fully committed to file the chargesheet against the accused persons within 10th of December 25," the post read.

Remembering the Assamese Icon

Zubeen Garg, born on November 18, 1972, in Tura, Meghalaya, came from an Assamese family and was closely tied to his ancestral village, Tamulichiga in Jhanji, Jorhat. Though his musical journey carried him across India and abroad, he always kept a deep emotional bond with the landscapes, culture, and vibrant spirit of Assam and the wider Northeast.

Tribute Through Cinema

As a tribute to the late singer, his movie titled 'Roi Roi Binale' was released last month at a theatre in Guwahati. After the film got released, director Rajesh Bhuyan expressed his happiness over the response it got from the fans. (ANI)

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