Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the Centre has formally invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to facilitate investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
The Assam government had written to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, requesting invocation of the treaty in connection with the FIR lodged by state police.
“The Ministry of Home Affairs has now formally invoked the MLAT in connection with the FIR lodged by Assam Police regarding the unfortunate demise of our beloved Zubeen,” Sarma posted on X.
He explained that invoking the treaty would enable full cooperation from Singaporean authorities, including access to case details, assistance in securing evidence, and ensuring justice.
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The state government has already set up a 10-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Special DGP M P Gupta to probe the incident.
Two Assam Police officers are currently in Singapore coordinating with local authorities.
Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most celebrated singers, died on September 19 in Singapore after drowning in the sea.
