CM Himanta to Address Jubin Garg Investigation Solely via Facebook Live

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that he will provide all information related to the investigation into singer Zubeen Garg’s death exclusively through Facebook Live to avoid misunderstandings. Speaking at an official event, the Chief Minister claimed that various media outlets present selected portions of press conferences according to their target audiences, leading to public confusion. He stated that any statements regarding Garg’s death and the investigation will be made solely on Facebook Live to ensure direct communication with the public. The CM explained that media coverage often involves selective editing or omission, potentially creating unnecessary tension among the public. The Chief Minister had previously announced the formation of a judicial commission to investigate Zubeen’s death via a Facebook Live broadcast on Friday. Following this, the Chief Minister visited Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima, at her residence in Kahilipara after arriving in Guwahati. Earlier in the day, Zubeen’s wife had returned the post-mortem report of the deceased singer to the police, stating it was not her personal document and that investigators should decide whether to make it public. Singer Zubeen Garg died in mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. He was in Singapore to participate in the fourth Northeast India Festival organized by Shyamkanu Mahanta and his company. The CID’s nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the circumstances surrounding Zubeen’s death in Singapore. CM Sarma mentioned that the Assam Police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate Zubeen’s death. He added that they cannot establish connections until relevant individuals come forward.