- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The investigation into Zubeen Garg's death has taken a dramatic turn. Assam Police charged the singer's manager, Siddharth Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, with murder, culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy. This development comes after Sharma and Mahanta were arrested and sent to 14-day police custody. The charges were added following a thorough investigation, with the police citing evidence that warrants further probe. In a new update, explosive revelations have surfaced in the probe into the death of Zubeen Garg. According to a remand note accessed by CNN-News18, one of his bandmates has given a shocking statement, alleging a planned conspiracy to murder the singer and subsequently cover up the crime.
Key witness and band member, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, has leveled serious allegations against Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta, accusing them of poisoning Zubeen Garg. He further claimed that choosing a foreign venue, particularly the incident at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, was a deliberate move to mask the murder and portray it as an accidental death.
Goswami alleged that he observed Siddharth Sharma behaving oddly in Singapore, claiming that he forcibly took charge of the yacht and deliberately put passengers’ lives at risk. He further stated that at the time of Zubeen’s medical distress—when he was reportedly frothing from the mouth and nose—Sharma was allegedly heard saying, “Jabo de, jabo de” (let him go). He noted that instead of recognising the severity of Zubeen’s condition, Sharma allegedly dismissed the symptoms as mere “acid reflux” and failed to seek immediate medical help, which witnesses believe fatally worsened the situation.
According to the witness, Sharma had directed Tanmoy Phukan not to arrange drinks, insisting he alone would handle them. Sharma also failed to provide clear answers regarding the liquor and women allegedly arranged for Zubeen before he fell ill.
Goswami emphasised that Zubeen was an “expert swimmer” and therefore unlikely to have drowned accidentally, strengthening suspicions of foul play. Sharma reportedly told Goswami not to share any video recordings of the yacht incident, raising concerns about attempts to hide crucial evidence.