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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has formally requested the Home Ministry to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore. This comes as part of the ongoing investigation into singer Zubeen Garg's tragic death in Singapore. A police team from Assam has already reached Singapore to pursue the case further. The next few days are considered crucial for making progress in the investigation and bringing back the accused.

Key Points: Assam CM Seeks Singapore MLAT in Zubeen Garg Death Probe

  • Assam police team already in Singapore for Zubeen Garg death investigation
  • Key festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta reportedly hiding in Singapore
  • Look-out notices issued against Mahanta and manager Siddharth Sharma
  • DGP assures transparent CID/SIT probe following CM's directive
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Assam CM requests MHA to invoke Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore over Zubeen Garg's death

Assam CM requests MHA to invoke treaty with Singapore for Zubeen Garg death investigation. Police team in Singapore, key organizer hiding as crucial days approach.

"The next 2-3 days are more important - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, September 29

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the Assam government requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in connection with the ongoing probe into superstar Zubeen Garg's death.

In a post on X, Assam CM said, "The Govt of Assam has submitted a formal request to the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in connection with the unfortunate demise of our beloved Zubeen. Once invoked, this will ensure full cooperation from Singaporean authorities--giving us access to case details and assistance to bring back the accused and secure justice."

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1972573938539803128

Speaking to reporters, the Assam CM said that the next 2-3 days are crucial, as a team from the Assam police has already reached Singapore.

"When they (Ministry of Home Affairs) send it to Singapore to invoke, we will be able to go ahead much more in the coming days, because our police team is in Singapore. The next 2-3 days are more important," he said.

Meanwhile, a senior official of Assam police said that Shyamkanu Mahanta, the key organiser of the North East India Festival, is hiding in Singapore. Earlier, look-out notices were issued against Shyamkanu Mahanta, and Siddharth Sharma, singer Zubeen Garg's manager, in connection with Garg's death.

Both Mahanta and Sharma have been directed to appear before the CID office in Guwahati by October 6.

Assam DGP Harmeet Singh stated that, as per the directive of the Assam Chief Minister, the CID/SIT probe will be conducted transparently and properly.

"One SIT/CID is already in Delhi, and one team will go to Singapore. The process of the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) is on. I appeal to the people of Assam to show their faith towards the Assam police in the last 7 days, and this probe will reach a final conclusion. We should follow the legal process. Let them do their work and request all to support us," the Assam DGP said.

Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on September 19 after an alleged drowning incident. His body was flown to Delhi and later transported to Assam on a commercial flight that landed in Guwahati on September 21.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move by CM Sarma. MLAT is the right legal approach to get international cooperation. The accused hiding in Singapore must be brought back to face justice.
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Arjun K
Why did it take so long to act? The police team should have been sent immediately after the incident. Hope this delay doesn't affect the investigation.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up listening to Zubeen's music, this is heartbreaking. Hope the truth comes out soon and his family gets closure. His voice will live on forever in our hearts ❤️
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Vikram M
Singapore has strong legal systems, so MLAT should work well. Important that our police follow proper procedures and don't rush things. Justice must be served properly.
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Kavya N
The whole Northeast is mourning Zubeen da's loss. He was more than a singer - he was our cultural icon. Hope the investigation brings out all facts transparently.
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Michael C
International legal cooperation like MLAT shows how globalized law enforcement has become. Hope this sets a good precedent for future cross-border investigations involving Indian citizens.

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