Guwahati: Singapore authorities have sent the post-mortem and toxicology reports of late singer Zubeen Garg to the Assam Police, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, adding that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case has made significant headway.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event in Guwahati, Sarma said the documents were shared under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between India and Singapore.
“When our SIT visited Singapore, they were assured of full cooperation. Today, the Singapore authorities have formally sent the post-mortem and toxicology reports along with relevant guidelines,” the chief minister said.
Garg, 52, died while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
Following his death, the Assam government constituted a 10-member SIT, which has since arrested seven individuals—now in judicial custody.
Sarma, who also holds the Home portfolio, said the investigation team would file the chargesheet within the mandated 90-day period.
“The SIT has made substantial progress and is confident about ensuring justice for Zubeen. I’ve been informed that by December 17, when the chargesheet is filed, people will recognise their effort,” he said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to a fair probe, the Chief Minister said the state would not allow the issue to overshadow other governance priorities.
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Taking a dig at the opposition, Sarma accused the Congress of “trying to align Assam with Bangladesh,” referring to an incident in which the national anthem of Bangladesh was allegedly sung at a Congress Seva Dal meeting in Sribhumi.
“They want Assam to be a part of Bangladesh. That is why they sing Bangladesh’s national anthem and justify it,” he alleged.
Sarma also said that while the Zubeen Garg case remains a key focus, issues such as “Love Jihad” and encroachment continue to be major concerns for the government.
