On October 8, the Assam authorities suspended APS officer Sandipan Garg after he had been arrested in reference to Zubeen Garg’s demise. Sandipan is Zubeen’s cousin and a DSP.
Sandipan went to Singapore with the singer. He was allegedly on the yacht when the Ya Ali singer died whereas swimming on September 19.
Sandipan faces expenses beneath sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, together with homicide, culpable murder not amounting to homicide, prison conspiracy and inflicting demise by negligence.
Zubeen Garg’s spouse, Garima, spoke to reporters in Assam after Sandipan’s arrest. She revealed how the legendary singer used to really feel about his cousin.
“Earlier than Sandipan received into police service, he was into modelling and performing. He used to return to us. He did modelling initiatives with us 3-4 instances. So, he was good in that,” Garima advised reporters.
“Zubin was all the time encouraging about new skills. Since he was his brother (first cousin), Zubeen all the time liked him. When he received into APS, Zubeen was all the time pleased with him,” Garima mentioned.
“Zubeen used to inform everybody that he’s the tallest in our household, and he’s such a handsome boy. He is into police service. So, he was pleased with him,” she added.
Then, Garima Garg revealed why Zubeen had taken Sandipan with him to Singapore.
“Sandipan wished to go along with Zubeen. He by no means went overseas. So, this time, when he mentioned that he needed to go along with Zubeen, Zubeen was very joyful to take him alongside,” she mentioned.
Garima additionally spoke about Sandipan’s arrest.
“Possibly they’ve some clue in his assertion. So, the investigation course of is on. It is their very own course. I can not say something about it. The investigation, the regulation ought to go on its means in order that it takes its personal course,” she mentioned.
“All of the members of the family and the remainder of Assam and all of the lovers of Zubeen are ready for the consequence. Nevertheless, the method will go on. We’ve that perception. We place confidence in our Indian regulation and the judiciary system. I feel they’ll take the suitable path and they’ll very quickly they’ll be capable to give us some outcomes about it,” she added.
Social media reactions
Social media customers reacted to Garima Garg’s feedback about Sandipan.
“This time, he needed to go. No marvel this man appears suspicious!!! And, please, Garima, do not belief the federal government an excessive amount of,” posted one in all them.
“However why do you belief the federal government and system a lot. Don’t you suppose they is perhaps doing corruption? Don’t you suppose trusting them blindly is fallacious? Don’t you suppose?” requested one other person.
One person wrote, “One other police officer dealing with severe expenses. What number of extra are concerned on this case that we do not learn about? Swift motion by the Assam authorities. Justice should be served within the Zubeen Garg case whatever the accused’s place.”
“I’m from Assam. And I can say Zubeen da’s demise was not a easy drowning…. There are a lot of strings connected to it… Already his supervisor, organiser, his cousin are arrested… Some large political names could come too… Hoping that justice is served,” got here from one other.

