The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of singer-actor Zubeen Garg summoned actor Vaishali Medhi and singer Meghna Borpuzari from Assam’s entertainment industry for questioning on Sunday. Garg, who was in Singapore for the 60th year of India-Singapore Diplomatic Relations and the India ASEAN Year of Tourism, North East India Festival, died on September 19. Four people have been arrested in connection with the case, with murder charges added.
Medhi, accompanied by her mother, said she had been called by CID officer Moromi Das and had no additional information. Borpuzari, who had performed alongside Garg for nearly three years during his peak, also appeared before the SIT to record statements as investigators attempt to piece together events leading up to his death. SIT officers Rosiee Kalita and Moromi Das conducted the proceedings.
The investigation continues amid public interest and speculation over allegations that Garg was poisoned. His bandmate, Shekhar Goswami, recently claimed that the singer’s manager and a festival organiser were involved in administering poison, though authorities have maintained these statements are unverified. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that witnesses can say anything in their statements, and the investigation will determine the veracity of such claims.
Officials confirmed that a viscera report, expected on October 10, will be crucial in establishing the cause of death, with clearer answers anticipated by October 11. Several individuals, including Shekhar, event organiser Shyamkanu, and manager Siddharth, are either in custody or under interrogation, while the SIT seeks cooperation from key witnesses reportedly based in Singapore. In parallel, the Gauhati High Court has formed a judicial panel headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia to oversee the investigation, ensuring transparency and due process amid growing public scrutiny.
In a tribute to Zubeen Garg’s legacy, Kaziranga National Park marked World Animal Day with the birth of a female elephant calf named Mayabini, after Garg’s beloved song “Mayabini Rtir Bukut,” reflecting the enduring affection the people of Assam hold for the late singer. Fans across the state continue to celebrate his memory through his music, preserving the melodies that made him one of the region’s most cherished voices.
