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Goswami was reportedly part of the group that accompanied Zubeen on the yacht trip in Singapore, during which the tragic incident took place
Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore while scuba diving.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police on Thursday arrested musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami in connection with the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Goswami was reportedly part of the group that accompanied Zubeen on the yacht trip in Singapore, during which the tragic incident took place.
Officials confirmed that Goswami was arrested after being taken into custody for questioning earlier today. However, the exact details of the allegations against him have not been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether formal charges will be filed or what the nature of Goswami’s relationship with Garg was. Several media reports have described Goswami as a close aide of the singer, with some suggesting he was the drummer in his band.
The police have yet to issue an official statement regarding this latest development.
The arrest also comes as the SIT continues its probe into the singer’s untimely death, which happened on September 19 in Singapore, where Zubeen had travelled to attend and perform at the North East India Festival. He drowned while swimming in the sea and could not be revived despite medical efforts.
Earlier today, SIT teams also carried out separate searches at the residences of two other key individuals linked to the case — Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of the festival, and Siddharth Sharma, Zubeen’s manager.
A team visited Mahanta’s house in Geetanagar, where only two domestic helpers were found at home. Meanwhile, another team reached Sharma’s apartment in Dhirenpara, which was locked.
The lock was broken open in the presence of a magistrate, and the premises were searched. Residents claimed that Sharma’s family members — his mother, brother, and sister — have not been seen since Zubeen’s death.
The Assam government has formed a 10-member SIT, led by Special DGP M.P. Gupta, to investigate the singer’s death. The case has drawn widespread attention both within the state and beyond, with fans demanding justice.
(With inputs from agencies)
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September 25, 2025, 21:14 IST
