SIT Submits 3,500‑Page Charge Sheet in Zubeen Garg Death Case

December 12, 2025

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police has formally submitted a voluminous 3,500‑page charge sheet in the Zubeen Garg death case at a court in Guwahati on Friday, marking a significant step in the high‑profile investigation.

Guwahati, Assam: The convoy carrying the crucial chargesheet in the Zubeen Garg death case has departed from the CID office. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has officially taken possession of the chargesheet and is now en route to the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court.… pic.twitter.com/Xq0Eu52dZ4

— IANS (@ians_india) December 12, 2025

Details of the Charge Sheet Submission

The detailed document, prepared after nearly three months of investigation, was submitted in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court of Kamrup (Metro). It encapsulates extensive evidence, witness testimonies, and findings gathered by the SIT as part of its probe into the circumstances surrounding the popular singer’s death in Singapore.

Officials involved in the investigation recorded statements from more than 300 witnesses, including individuals present around the time of the incident, before finalizing the massive chargesheet.

Background: The Mysterious Death of Zubeen Garg

Zubeen Garg, a celebrated singer and cultural figure from Assam, died under mysterious circumstances on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea during a visit to Singapore to participate in the 4th North East India Festival (NEIF).

The incident triggered widespread public attention and protests in Assam, resulting in the lodging of over 60 FIRs across the state and the formation of a SIT under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe the case thoroughly.

Accused & Charges in the Case

According to sources, several individuals remain in judicial custody in connection with the case. These include:

• Shyamkanu Mahanta — NEIF event organizer

• Siddharth Sharma — Garg’s manager

• Amritprabha Mahanta — Singer

• Shekhar Jyoti Goswami — Musician

• DSP Sandipan Garg — Garg’s cousin

• Personal Security Officers — Paresh Baishya and Nandeshwar Bora

The charge sheet is said to outline specific charges against the accused, with allegations ranging from criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide not amounting to murder to murder and causing death by negligence, though the exact legal details will be further examined in court.

Next Steps in Legal Proceedings

With the chargesheet now filed, the case moves into the judicial review phase, where the court will scrutinize the evidence and begin formal trial proceedings. This development marks a key milestone in one of the most closely watched legal matters involving the death of a prominent Indian artist.