The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police on Thursday arrested musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami in connection with the death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.

Goswami was reportedly part of the group that accompanied Zubeen on the yacht trip in Singapore, during which the tragic incident took place.

Officials confirmed that Goswami was arrested after being taken into custody for questioning earlier today. However, the exact details of the allegations against him have not been disclosed.

It remains unclear whether formal charges will be filed or what the nature of Goswami’s relationship with Garg was. Several media reports have described Goswami as a close aide of the singer, with some suggesting he was the drummer in his band.

The police have yet to issue an official stat

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