Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of popular singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has been directed to submit its chargesheet by December 8, advancing the earlier deadline by nine days.

Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, CM Sarma said the investigation was in its final stages and that all necessary measures were being taken to ensure timely submission of the report.

“The chargesheet in Zubeen’s case was initially scheduled for December 17, but I have instructed the SIT to complete it by December 8. We are fully prepared from every side,” the Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister Sarma said that procedural requirements had slowed the process since the incident occurred outside India, necessitat

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