Zubeen Garg Death Mystery Deepens: Bandmate Alleges Singer Was Poisoned in Singapore, Four Arrested

Days after the shocking death of singer Zubeen Garg, explosive revelations have surfaced, with his bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami alleging that the singer was poisoned by his manager and the organiser of the Singapore event where he was scheduled to perform. Goswami, who is among the four people arrested by the Assam Police in connection with the case, further claimed that the accused chose a foreign location to cover up the act.

The police have arrested Siddharth Sharma (Zubeen’s manager), Shyamkanu Mahanta (event organiser), Amritprava Mahanta (musician), and Shekhar Jyoti Goswami (bandmate). The case, initially registered as a suspicious death, now includes murder charges following fresh allegations.

What Happened in Singapore

According to the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Goswami stated that Zubeen’s manager, Siddharth Sharma, exhibited suspicious behaviour before the singer’s death. Sharma and Zubeen were staying together at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, where Sharma allegedly took unusual control over the singer’s schedule and activities.

During a yacht outing near a Singapore island on September 19, Sharma reportedly forcibly took control of the yacht from its sailor, endangering passengers. Goswami also alleged that Sharma insisted on handling the drinks himself and told Tanmoy Phukan, a member of the Assam Association in Singapore, not to arrange any beverages, claiming that he alone would manage them.

The situation turned tragic when Zubeen, known to be an expert swimmer, suddenly struggled to breathe while swimming. Goswami alleged that Sharma reacted coldly, shouting, “Jabo de, jabo de” (let him go). Witnesses said Zubeen was frothing at the mouth and nose, but Sharma dismissed it as acid reflux, assuring everyone there was nothing to worry about.

Goswami told investigators that Zubeen, who had trained both him and Sharma in swimming, could not have drowned accidentally. He further claimed that Sharma instructed others not to share videos of the outing. Statements from other witnesses reportedly corroborated Sharma’s suspicious actions, and police have cited financial records and testimonies as prima facie evidence in the case.

Wife Alleges Negligence and Foul Play

Zubeen’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, has also expressed strong suspicion of foul play. Speaking to India Today, she said her husband was taken to the yacht party despite his medical condition.

“He was extremely exhausted that day. Everyone knew he suffered from seizures, and doctors had told him to stay away from water and fire. Still, he was taken on a yacht and allowed to swim without a life jacket. Why was my husband treated like this?” she questioned. Garima also stated that Zubeen never had a heart problem, countering earlier claims that his death was due to cardiac arrest.

Government Response

In response to the escalating controversy, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a judicial commission will be constituted to probe the death of the celebrated singer.

Zubeen Garg, beloved across India for songs like “Ya Ali” and numerous Assamese hits, was in Singapore to perform at the North East India Festival, organised by Shyamkanu Mahanta’s company. His untimely death on September 19 has left the nation mourning — and now, demanding answers.