Zubeen Garg Death: Bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami Accuses Manager, Festival Organiser Of Poisoning The Late Singer

Zubeen Garg's bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami said the singer's manager behaved suspiciously prior to his death.

Zubeen Garg’s Badmate Claims Manager, Festival Organiser Poisoned Him

As reported by NDTV, according to testimony recorded under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Goswami told investigators that Sharma’s behaviour in the hours before Garg’s death in Singapore appeared suspicious. Sharma, who is named as an accused in the FIR, faces serious non-bailable charges, including criminal conspiracy, murder, and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Allegations Of Conspiracy

Goswami recounted that Sharma, who was staying with him at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, acted suspiciously. During the yacht trip where Garg’s death occurred, Goswami claimed that Sharma forcibly took control of the yacht from its sailor, causing it to wobble dangerously in the open sea and putting all passengers at risk. He also said Sharma instructed a member of the Assam Association (Singapore) and NRI Tanmoy Phukan not to arrange drinks, insisting that he would handle the alcohol himself.

Goswami further alleged that during the critical moments when Garg was gasping for breath and nearly drowning, Sharma was heard shouting, “Jabo de, jabo de” (“let him go, let him go”). He emphasised that Garg, a trained swimmer and coach to both Goswami and Sharma, could not have drowned accidentally.

He claimed that Sharma and Mahanta had deliberately poisoned Garg and chose Singapore as the venue to hide their conspiracy. Goswami also stated that Sharma instructed him not to share any videos from the yacht with anyone.

Manager, Organiser Deny Allegations

While Sharma and Mahanta have denied these allegations during questioning, Goswami maintained that when Garg was frothing at the mouth and nose, Sharma dismissed it as ‘acid reflux’ and reassured others that there was nothing to worry about. Instead of seeking immediate medical help, Goswami said Sharma’s actions contributed to Garg’s untimely death.

Investigators indicate that evidence such as documents, financial transactions, and witness accounts prima facie point to Sharma’s involvement. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are expected to join the Assam Police in probing allegations of organised financial crimes and the acquisition of benami properties by Mahanta.

Additionally, the Assam Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered over 20 years’ worth of financial irregularities linked to Mahanta from his previous employment at a non-banking financial company (NBFC). Sources told PTI that officials from the ED and the I-T Department have already visited the CID headquarters to investigate these matters.

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