Zubeen Garg was truly a Janaxilpi, loved by all. He was not only a legendary singer but also a strong voice and pillar of the Assamese community. His immense contributions revived the Assamese music industry and left a lasting mark on the world of films as well. The news of his sudden and tragic death devastated the entire state. Assam united in grief, paying tribute to the legend and standing by his family in this irreparable loss.

The tragic incident on 19th September 2025, which led to the untimely death of Zubeen Garg, raised many serious concerns. He had not been keeping well for months, yet he was seen performing again and again. Was he forced by those managing him to continue singing despite his poor health? Many close friends revealed that he did not want to perform at the NorthEast Festival, yet he was compelled to do so.

When he was in Singapore, was it not the responsibility of his manager Siddharth Sharma and the organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta to ensure his safety? Why was the yacht party not cancelled by Shyamkanu or Siddharth even after knowing about his health condition? His doctor had advised him to avoid water and fire due to seizure risks. Yet, musicman Shekhar Goswami and cousin Sandeepan Garg were busy enjoying themselves, paying little attention to Zubeen’s fragile health. Were the friends in Singapore simply careless—or did they choose to ignore his condition for their own entertainment?

Another question arises—did he receive proper CPR during the emergency? Some anonymous videos released after the incident have only added confusion, while the crucial footage from before his death is still being withheld.

If Siddharth and Shyamkanu are innocent, why did they not return to Guwahati with his body and face his grieving family? Why are they hiding instead of standing with the truth?

We still trust in law and order, waiting for justice to be served. The state government, administrators, and the people of Assam did a commendable job in giving Zubeen the hero’s farewell he truly deserved—but that was only the beginning.

When it comes to justice, people are frustrated because progress has been painfully slow. Perhaps this was not a planned murder, but negligence on the part of the organisers and those around him is now certain. Why, then, is it taking so long to bring the guilty to justice?

Another shocking issue concerns the mishandling of Zubeen’s finances—something even his family was unaware of. We, the people of Assam, demand a thorough and transparent investigation into these matters, and every rupee owed must go directly to his wife and family.

Now, during the Adyashraddha of our beloved Zubeen Garg, the accused remain missing. People are still waiting for the autopsy report, and it is unclear whether all those present during the Singapore incident have even been questioned.

Every day, the media reveals new names of people who were oddly present at the Singapore event. The investigation seems weak—perhaps because more frightening truths are yet to emerge. The biggest worry is that, with time, culprits may tamper with evidence, and this case might fade away like so many before it.

But the people of Assam will not let that happen. We must continue to raise our voices, stand together, and fight until justice is delivered for Zubeen Garg and his family. Justice for Zubeen Garg is justice for Assam.