Zubeen Garg Death Case: Bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami Taken Into Custody

Latest News: Zubeen Garg Death Case: The Assamese music industry was deeply shocked when 52-year-old renowned singer Zubeen Garg died while scuba diving in Singapore. His untimely death shocked not only his fans but the entire music industry. The Assam government has now formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter, which has intensified the investigation. Musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami has been detained, further escalating the case.

Who is Shekhar Jyoti Goswami? (Zubeen Garg Death Case)

Shekhar Jyoti Goswami has been associated with Zubeen Garg's band for a long time. According to reports, he was a drummer and was with Zubeen in Singapore when the incident occurred. Interestingly, his Instagram bio describes him as a sound engineer, music producer, arranger, musician, and computer hardware engineer, suggesting a close professional relationship with Zubeen. However, the SIT has not yet clarified why he was detained or what he is being questioned about.

Demands for arrest and increasing pressure

Following Zubeen's death, questions are being raised about his manager, Siddharth Sharma, and Shyamkanu Mahant, the organizer of the Northeast India Festival. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) recently raided their homes, but they were not found. This fueled public anger against them. Zubeen's fans and supporters demanded the immediate arrest of manager Siddharth Sharma. A large crowd gathered outside his home and even pelted stones at the police. Two people have been detained for causing a disturbance.

Died while scuba diving ( Singer Zubeen Garg Dies )

Zubeen Garg was in Singapore to participate in the Northeast India Festival. He died while scuba diving on September 19, 2025. The death certificate from a Singapore hospital stated drowning as the cause of death. However, many questions remain unanswered in this case.

Assam government's stand

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his deep condolences over Zubeen's death and stated that the Assam government would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. He clarified that if the SIT investigation does not yield satisfactory results, the government would recommend a CBI inquiry. The Chief Minister also stated that Zubeen Garg was the pride of not only Assam but the entire country, and that any attempt to cover up his death would not be tolerated.

FAQs

Q1. How did Zubeen Garg die?

Ans: Zubeen Garg died on 19 September 2025 due to drowning while scuba diving in Singapore.

Q2. For which program did Zubeen Garg go to Singapore?

Ans: He went to Singapore to participate in the Northeast India Festival.

Q3. Who is Shekhar Jyoti Goswami?

Answer: Shekhar Jyoti Goswami is a drummer and longtime bandmate of Zubeen Garg. He is also known as a sound engineer, music producer, and arranger.

Q4. Why was Shekhar Jyoti Goswami detained?

Ans: The SIT has detained him for questioning, although it has not yet been clarified on what grounds he was arrested.

Q5. Who else is suspected in Zubeen Garg's death?

Ans: Questions are also being raised on Northeast India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahant and manager Siddharth Sharma, and the demand for their arrest is increasing.

Q6. Can the case be handed over to the CBI for investigation?

Ans: Yes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that if the SIT investigation is not satisfactory, then a CBI investigation will be recommended.

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