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Assam Seeks ED, I‑T Scrutiny in Zubeen Garg Case as First Singapore Witness Heads to Guwahati

Key forensic and cross-border inputs will determine the next steps in the probe.

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Overview

  • Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department have been asked to examine North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta’s finances after a separate CID case flagged irregularities.
  • Rupkamal Kalita from the Assam Association Singapore has agreed to appear before the CID on Tuesday, while seven others who were on the yacht have not responded to the October 6 summons.
  • Sarma warned that authorities will keep up pressure on the remaining Singapore‑based witnesses, saying their statements are needed to complete the investigation.
  • Assam is proceeding through the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Singapore, with officials saying no state police team will go abroad and evidence from Singapore will be shared through MLAT channels.
  • Investigators await CFSL Delhi’s viscera report expected around October 10–11 to assess a possible poisoning angle, as two autopsy reports remain with the CID and are not being made public.