The Assam government is set to send a Letters Rogatory to Singapore to obtain evidence related to the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced during a press briefing on Monday that a team from the Assam Police will travel to Singapore as part of this effort. “There is a procedure. We have to move the Gauhati Court, which will issue a Letters Rogatory, allowing our team to visit Singapore. We hope for their cooperation,” he stated.
Letters Rogatory are formal requests made by a court in one country to a court in another, seeking judicial assistance, typically for the purpose of acquiring evidence or testimony. This move follows a change in the schedule for Garg’s final rites, which are now set for Tuesday. The government has decided to conduct a fresh post-mortem of the singer before he is laid to rest at his samadhikhetra in Kamarkuchi, Sonapur.
The Chief Minister confirmed, “At 7:30 am, we will conduct a fresh post-mortem. It should take one to one-and-a-half hours. We will return him to Sarusajai, and between 9:30 and 10 am, he will begin his final journey.” He added that this decision was made with the consent of Garg’s family, represented by Pabitra Margherita.
Despite acknowledging the autopsy conducted in Singapore as being unnecessary, Sarma indicated that this additional examination aims to prevent potential controversies in the future, particularly in light of certain individuals’ concerns. “We are conducting another autopsy to ensure there is no controversy moving forward,” he said.
The Chief Minister expressed doubts about the necessity of the fresh report, citing Singapore’s technical edge in forensic investigations. “The report we receive cannot surpass that from Singapore, which is better equipped than us,” he remarked. Sarma, a self-identified fan of Garg, noted his preference for not disturbing the body again, but emphasized the importance of acting responsibly in his role as Chief Minister. “I personally wish for Zubeen Garg’s body to remain undisturbed. Yet, my decisions must extend beyond emotion; they must consider the bigger picture,” he said.
Sarma also issued a stern warning to those attempting to disrupt public order in the city. “From 2 pm tomorrow, anyone attempting to force the shutdown of businesses will face strict action. This applies to those who disrespect Zubeen’s legacy or engage in misbehavior,” he declared, confirming that orders for immediate arrests have been issued.
He highlighted a recent incident on Zoo Road, where individuals allegedly tried to vandalize a pharmacy, stating that “those engaged in unlawful activities are under investigation and action will be taken based on documented evidence.” In a firm statement, he stressed that “Zubeen was a people’s artist, not a representative of lawbreakers.”
The Chief Minister called on the public to share any information about the circumstances surrounding Garg’s death on September 19 in Singapore. “Those making unverified claims on social media may find themselves questioned by the law,” he warned.
Original Source: https://assamtribune.com/assam/assam-to-seek-singapore-evidence-in-zubeen-gargs-death-fresh-autopsy-before-final-rites-1592181
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Publish Date: 2025-09-22 20:40:00
