Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Rita Chowdhury Questioned, Custody Extended
The police are still investigating the death of a famous singer named Zubeen Garg, who sadly drowned in Singapore.
Five people connected to him will stay in jail for two more weeks.
A writer named Rita Chowdhury, who recorded a podcast with the singer shortly before he died, was questioned by the police.
She said Zubeen Garg seemed happy and excited in their talk, not sad.
The police are also trying to gather information from Singapore, where the singer passed away.
The writer mentioned she had left her home to grieve and felt the news reported it unfairly.
People are interested in the podcast because it might offer clues about how the singer was feeling before he died.
Judicial custody of five accused in Zubeen Garg death case extended by 14 days.
Writer Rita Chowdhury was questioned by the SIT regarding her podcast with Zubeen Garg recorded days before his death.
Zubeen Garg died on September 19 in Singapore while swimming during his visit for the North East India Festival.
The SIT has returned from Singapore after coordinating with local police and visiting locations related to Garg's death.
The podcast with Rita Chowdhury has garnered significant public attention for insights into Garg's state of mind.
- Who
- Noted Assamese writer Rita Chowdhury; five accused individuals (Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, Sandipan Garg, Nandeswar Bora, Paresh Baishya); Special Investigation Team (SIT).
- What
- Judicial custody of five accused extended by 14 days; writer Rita Chowdhury questioned by SIT regarding her podcast with the late singer Zubeen Garg.
- When
- Custody extended on Tuesday; Zubeen Garg died on September 19; podcast recorded six days before his death.
- Where
- Chowdhury questioned in Guwahati; Garg died in Singapore; accused transferred to Baksa jail and two others lodged in Haflong jail.
- Why
- The accused remain in custody as the investigation into Zubeen Garg's death continues; Chowdhury was questioned about her last recorded conversation with Garg to understand his state of mind.
Rita Chowdhury's Statements
Media and Public Perception
Departure from Assam
Rita Chowdhury's Statements
Chowdhury claims she left Assam temporarily to grieve Zubeen Garg's death and felt her departure was misrepresented.
Media and Public Perception
Reports circulated that Chowdhury callously fled Assam after Garg's death, implying a lack of concern.
Garg's State of Mind
Rita Chowdhury's Statements
Chowdhury stated that Zubeen Garg appeared upbeat and passionate in their last podcast, showing no signs of anguish.
Media and Public Perception
Public interest in the podcast increased, with many seeking to understand Garg's state of mind before his death, potentially implying underlying concerns.
- Accused in Custody
- Five individuals, including Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, Sandipan Garg, and two PSOs (Nandeswar Bora, Paresh Baishya).
- Custody Extension
- 14 days judicial custody extended for the five accused.
- Singer's Death Date
- September 19
- Singer's Death Location
- Singapore
- Reason for Singapore Travel
- To attend the North East India Festival.
- Last Interview
- Podcast with writer Rita Chowdhury recorded six days before death, viewed over 3.1 million times on YouTube.
