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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam CM Reveals December 8 Chargesheet Timeline

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that the chargesheet in Zubeen Garg's death case will be filed around December 8. The singer tragically passed away in Singapore on September 19 following an alleged drowning incident. All arrested individuals in the case are facing murder charges and remain in judicial custody. The CM also stated he will address the separate Ali Tauqeer Sheikh investigation only after completing the Zubeen Garg case to avoid allegations of diversion.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Confirms Zubeen Garg Murder Chargesheet by Dec 8

  • SIT investigating singer's death to file chargesheet around December 8 timeline
  • All arrested suspects charged with murder and under judicial custody
  • Police taking 90 days from incident date for thorough investigation
  • CM delaying Ali Tauqeer Sheikh report to avoid diversion allegations
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Zubeen Garg's death case chargesheet to be filed around December 8: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Sarma announces SIT will file Zubeen Garg death case chargesheet around December 8, confirms murder charges against all arrested suspects.

"Everyone is being forwarded on a case of murder. So it is not a new revelation for me; this has been the position from day one. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, November 3

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing singer Zubeen Garg's death case will file its chargesheet by December 8.

He confirmed that all those arrested in connection with the case are under judicial custody and have been charged with murder.

Speaking to reporters, Assam CM said, "People are under judicial custody. Everyone is being forwarded on a case of murder. So it is not a new revelation for me; this has been the position from day one."

Explaining the legal process, CM Sarma said, "Police are duty-bound to submit a chargesheet within 90 days from the day of arrest if it is a case of murder or if it is a case for life imprisonment, as well as other serious penalties. So our time is 90 days from the day of arrest, but to be on the safe side, we have taken 90 days from the date of the incident. We have decided internally to file the chargesheet around December 8."

Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on September 19 after an alleged drowning incident. The singer had been in Singapore for the Northeast India Festival.

Speaking on the separate SIT report related to Pakistan national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and his alleged links with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, Sarma said the matter will be addressed after the Zubeen Garg case is concluded.

"That we will take up once we complete the investigation and search sheet of Zubeen Garg, because we don't want to do things simultaneously. That report is with me only, but if I give the report now, then people will say that I am trying to divert the issue. Once we file the chargesheet of Zubeen Garg, then we'll take up the Ali Tauqeer Sheikh case," CM Sarma said.

Earlier today, the Assam Chief Minister once again alleged that Congress MP and APCC president Gaurav Gogoi "is 100 percent a Pakistani agent."

"Gaurav Gogoi is a 100 per cent Pakistani agent. What I am saying it is 100 percent right. Yesterday, Debabrata Saikia (LoP of Assam Legislative Assembly) said that, Gaurav Gogoi should file a case against me, if he will do this then I will be happy. We will open Gaurav Gogoi incident after submission of the chargesheet of Zubeen Garg death case," the Assam CM said.

The Assam Chief Minister further said that, his government will bring a new bill on November 25 in the Assam assembly to ban polygamy in the state.

He said, "We will bring a bill to ban polygamy on November 25. If anyone is found polygamy, he will face 7 years of rigorous imprisonment."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Why mix Zubeen's case with political allegations? Let the investigation focus on giving closure to his family first. The Pakistani agent comments seem like unnecessary political drama.
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Arjun K
Zubeen da was an icon of Assam! Good to see the investigation moving systematically. The 90-day timeline shows the government is serious about this case. Hope the truth comes out soon 🎵
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Sarah B
The polygamy ban bill is a much-needed progressive step for Assam. Seven years imprisonment is a strong deterrent. Good to see focus on social reforms alongside criminal cases.
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Vikram M
December 8 seems too far away for the chargesheet. The family has been waiting for justice since September. The investigation should be faster for such a high-profile case.
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Kavya N
Zubeen's music touched millions of hearts across Northeast India. His untimely death is still hard to believe. Hope the investigation brings closure and the culprits get strict punishment 💔

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