Arun, a long-time associate of late singer-composer Zubeen Garg, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam’s CID on October 12 in connection with the probe into Garg’s death in Singapore last month, officials confirmed.

CID sources did not disclose details of Arun’s questioning but said his statement was recorded as part of the ongoing investigation. Arun, who was among the four individuals to light Garg’s funeral pyre, spoke to reporters after his visit, calling for swift justice for the late artist.

“We want justice for Dada. There has already been too much delay,” he said, adding that he had been part of Garg’s family for several years and had even adopted the name “Arun Garg.”

When asked about allegations of financial irregularities involving other associates of

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