Sun Sep 28 07:39:47 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The family of Zubeen Garg, a well-known singer from Assam, India, has filed a complaint with the state’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding his recent death by drowning in Singapore. The family is seeking a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The CID is already investigating the incident and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has visited Garg’s residence to gather information.

**News Article:**

**Family Demands Investigation into Death of Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore**

**Guwahati, India – September 28, 2025** – The family of Zubeen Garg, the beloved Assamese singer and cultural icon, has filed a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam, requesting a comprehensive investigation into his death by drowning in Singapore on September 19, 2025.

The complaint, sent via email on Saturday, was signed by Garg’s uncle, Manoj Kumar Borthakur, his wife Garima, and his sister Palme Borthakur. “We want a thorough probe into the circumstances of his death,” Mr. Borthakur told PTI.

Garg’s sudden demise has sent shockwaves through Assam and the wider Indian music community. His work was well respected by the Indian Arts Community.

A senior police officer confirmed receipt of the complaint, stating that the CID’s Special Investigating Team (SIT), which is already looking into the events surrounding Garg’s death, will incorporate the family’s concerns into their ongoing investigation.

On Sunday, an SIT team visited Garg’s residence in Guwahati to gather information. “We needed to ask certain things, and our officers met the family. Their statements are being recorded,” the officer stated.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have yet to release further details. The family’s plea for a thorough probe underscores the widespread concern and grief surrounding the death of a figure so deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Assam.

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