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Zubeen Garg Case Breakthrough: Amit Shah Grants Legal Sanction for Singapore Trial

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has granted crucial legal sanction for the Zubeen Garg death case in Singapore. This approval under BNSS Section 208 allows the Assam government to proceed with legal action against the accused. The state government has committed to filing the chargesheet by December 2025. The development comes on what would have been the beloved singer's 53rd birth anniversary.

Key Points: Amit Shah Grants Legal Sanction for Zubeen Garg Death Case

  • Amit Shah grants legal sanction under BNSS Section 208 for overseas case
  • Assam government commits to file chargesheet by December 2025
  • Zubeen Garg remembered on his 53rd birth anniversary by leaders
  • Legal approval enables trial proceedings for Singapore death case
  • Late singer's movie 'Roi Roi Binale' released as tribute recently
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Union Minister Sonowal pays floral tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg

Union Home Minister Amit Shah approves legal sanction under BNSS Section 208 for Zubeen Garg's Singapore death case, enabling chargesheet filing by December 2025.

"Hon'ble Union Home Minister Amit Shah has granted the required sanction under Section 208 of BNSS to proceed against the accused linked to Zubeen's death in Singapore - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

New Delhi, November 18

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday paid floral tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg, on his birth anniversary.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday donated blood on the occasion 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.

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 taken 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.

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. 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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Rohit P
Zubeen Garg wasn't just a singer, he was the voice of Assam! His songs like "Ya Ali" and "Dola" are timeless classics. Good to see ministers paying tribute and taking legal action. Hope the case reaches its logical conclusion.
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the tribute, I wish the government had acted faster on this case. It's been too long since we lost Zubeen da. The legal process should have been expedited from the beginning. Still, better late than never.
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Michael C
As someone who discovered Assamese music through Zubeen Garg, I'm glad to see his legacy being honored. His fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds was truly unique. The legal steps being taken show India's commitment to justice for its citizens abroad.
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Kavya N
Zubeen da's music was the soundtrack of my college days in Guwahati! So many memories attached to his songs. The blood donation initiative by CM Sarma is a beautiful tribute. Hope "Roi Roi Binale" does justice to his legacy 🎵
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Sarah B
It's heartening to see such respect being shown to regional artists. Zubeen Garg's contribution to Indian music deserves this recognition. The cross-border legal cooperation is impressive and sets a good precedent for future cases.

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