Guwahati, Sept 25: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, appealed to the people of Assam to remain calm, assuring that his government is committed to ensuring a fair and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Not ruling out a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, Sarma said such a step would only be considered if the Special Investigation Team (SIT) fails to deliver.

"If the SIT fails in its investigation, we will approach the CBI. Justice will be delivered," he told the press, on the sidelines of an event at BJP Bhawan in Basistha.

Specifying a timeline for the SIT probe, the Chief Minister said the investigation is expected to be completed within 10–15 days.

"Within 10 to 15 days, once the investigation is

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