Supreme Court To Hear Petition On CBI/SIT Probe Into Singer Zubeen Garg’s Death

Shyam Kanu Mahant has approached the Supreme Court through Advocate on Record Raj Kamal, seeking an investigation by the CBI or SIT into the death of singer Zubeen Garg.

The petition lists the central government, Assam government, Assam Director General of Police, CBI, and NIA as respondents. The court is expected to take up the matter for hearing on October 6.

The petition claims that Bhaskar Jyoti Mahant, Chief Information Commissioner of Assam, and media outlets targeted Shyam Kanu Mahant maliciously over the singer’s sudden death.

Mahant has reportedly faced public backlash and hatred as a result. The petition also highlights that over 54 FIRs have allegedly been registered against him in Assam and other Northeastern states.

Mahant has maintained that the allegations against him are baseless, asserting that he was not present at the scene of the incident.

He stated that he was occupied with organising a three-day cultural festival in Singapore from 19 to 21 September, during which Zubeen Garg tragically drowned near an island while swimming from a yacht. Mahant added that he had met the deceased singer just two days before the incident.

Ongoing SIT Investigation

The Assam state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death. The SIT has reportedly questioned three members of the North East India Festival organising team.

Meanwhile, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, a member of Zubeen Garg’s band, has accused the singer’s manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyam Kanu Mahant of poisoning Garg.

Goswami told the police that someone had deliberately poisoned Garg and then concealed his death as accidental.

The Supreme Court will consider Mahant’s petition and decide whether a CBI or SIT probe is warranted.

The hearing will also address Mahant’s plea for protection against the multiple FIRs filed against him. The court’s decision could have significant implications for investigations in high-profile cases involving public figures, media scrutiny, and cross-border events.

This case highlights growing concerns about accountability and transparency in handling deaths under suspicious circumstances during international events.

Legal experts say the court’s ruling could set a precedent for future investigations into similar cases implicating organisers without direct involvement.

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