Archive · 24 Sep 2025
University Honors Zubeen Garg; Protests Demand Death Probe
Tezpur University is honoring the late Zubeen Garg by building a statue, offering a scholarship, and awarding an honorary doctorate.
This follows student protests demanding tribute for the cultural icon.
Meanwhile, in Sivasagar, people are protesting and demanding an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Garg's death, suspecting foul play.
They're directing their anger at event organizers and Garg's manager.
The Assam government has blacklisted an event organizer, reflecting the seriousness of the situation and the public's desire for justice.
Tezpur University will honor Zubeen Garg with a statue, scholarship, and honorary doctorate.
Student protests at Tezpur University led to the tribute plans.
Protests in Sivasagar demand an investigation into Zubeen Garg's death.
Protesters in Sivasagar held event organizers and Garg's manager accountable.
Assam government has blacklisted an event organizer.
- Who
- Tezpur University, Students, Assam Government, Protesters
- What
- University to honor Zubeen Garg, Protests demanding justice and investigation into Zubeen Garg's death, Assam Government blacklisting individuals.
- When
- September 2025, following Zubeen Garg's death on September 19.
- Where
- Tezpur University, Sivasagar, Assam
- Why
- To honor Zubeen Garg and in response to student demands and public concern about his death.
Students/Protesters
University Administration
Tribute to Garg
Students/Protesters
Demanding immediate tribute and recognition.
University Administration
Initially slow to respond, but later announced plans.
Condolence Meeting
Students/Protesters
Demanding a condolence meet.
University Administration
Initially denied permission, leading to student anger.
Zubeen Garg's Death
Students/Protesters
Demanding a thorough investigation and immediate arrests.
University Administration
Not explicitly addressed in the Tezpur University article; however, the Assam government is responding.
- University Action
- Statue, Scholarship, Honorary Doctorate
- Student Protest Location
- Tezpur University & Sivasagar
- Demands
- Tributes, Probe into Death
- Government Action
- Blacklisting Shyamkanu Mahanta
- Key Figures
- Zubeen Garg, Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma
Sources
Autumn Recess Preponed Amid Student Protests At Tezpur University
Denial of Zubeen Garg tribute triggers Tezpur University protests, break preponed
Zubeen’s ashes to be available for organisations, individuals: Assam minister
After students’ resentment, Tezpur University to honour Zubeen with statue, scholarship
Sivasagar streets erupt as protesters demand probe into Zubeen Garg’s death