Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam Info Commissioner Resigns Amidst Brother's Arrest
A famous singer named Zubeen Garg was found dead in Singapore.
He was supposed to perform at a music festival there.
Many people have been arrested in connection with his death, including the organizer of the festival, Shyamkanu Mahanta.
Shyamkanu Mahanta is also the brother of the top information officer in Assam, Bhaskar Mahanta.
Because of his brother's arrest, Bhaskar Mahanta had to resign from his job because it was a conflict of interest.
The Chief Minister believes Zubeen Garg was murdered.
Investigators are looking into the last hours of Zubeen Garg's life and found medicines in his bag.
A special police team is handling the investigation, and a report is expected soon.
Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has resigned from his post.
His resignation follows the arrest of his brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
Zubeen Garg was found dead in Singapore on September 19, the day he was scheduled to perform at a music festival.
Seven people, including Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg's cousin, band manager, band members, and private security, have been arrested in the case.
The Chief Minister has stated that Zubeen Garg's death was 'murder' and a chargesheet is expected before December 17.
- Who
- Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta, singer Zubeen Garg, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and several other individuals including Garg's cousin, band manager, band members, and private security personnel.
- What
- The resignation of Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta following the arrest of his brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is a key suspect in the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Zubeen Garg was found dead in Singapore on the day he was scheduled to perform.
- When
- Zubeen Garg died on September 19. Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigned recently. A chargesheet is expected before December 17. All accused are in judicial custody till November 11.
- Where
- Zubeen Garg died in Singapore. The investigations are being conducted in Assam, India.
- Why
- Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigned due to a 'clash of interest' after his brother was arrested and implicated in Zubeen Garg's death, with multiple RTI applications filed concerning the matter. The Chief Minister deemed the death a 'murder', not an accident, and ordered a thorough investigation.
Assam Chief Information Commissioner's Resignation
Chief Minister's Recommendation
Conflict of Interest
Assam Chief Information Commissioner's Resignation
Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, the Assam Chief Information Commissioner and brother of Shyamkanu Mahanta (an organizer of the music festival where Zubeen Garg was to perform), resigned due to a potential clash of interest arising from multiple RTI applications related to his brother.
Chief Minister's Recommendation
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recommended the resignation of Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, citing a 'clash of interest' due to his brother's involvement in the case.
- Deceased
- Zubeen Garg
- Date of Death
- September 19
- Location of Death
- Singapore
- Key Suspect
- Shyamkanu Mahanta (brother of Assam Chief Information Commissioner)
- Number of Arrests
- Seven people, including Shyamkanu Mahanta
- Charges Against Shyamkanu Mahanta
- Murder, culpable homicide, causing death by a rash or negligent act, criminal conspiracy, financial fraud, money laundering, illegal acquisition of real estate assets
- Investigation Team
- 10-member special team led by Special Director-General Munna Gupta
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Murder
