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Assam SIT to Meet Singapore Police on Oct. 21 in Zubeen Garg Death Probe

The engagement proceeds under India's MLAT request rather than a joint probe.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma
Singapore's Acting High Commissioner Alice Cheng has called on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and expressed condolences on singer Zubeen Garg's demise.

Overview

  • ADGP Munna Gupta will lead the Assam SIT to Singapore on October 20 for a formal meeting with Singapore Police scheduled on October 21.
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the travel plan after meetings in New Delhi with Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Singapore’s High Commissioner.
  • Singapore authorities requested the names of the visiting officers and discussion points and signaled cooperation through the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty framework, though a joint investigation is not permitted.
  • According to Sarma, Singapore Police are conducting an independent inquiry expected to submit a report to court within three months, and proceedings there are open to the public.
  • Assam’s SIT plans to file its charge sheet ahead of schedule, with all but one Singapore-based NRI from the yacht having deposed and the state pledging security for cooperating witnesses.