Updated On: 01 October, 2025 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddhartha Sharma and NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta have been arrested in connection with the singer’s death. They were taken into custody and sent to a 14-day police remand. Zubeen`s wife has reacted to the arrest

Zubeen Garg
Ya Ali singer Zubeen Garg’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves across the nation. While Singapore authorities claimed the case of his death was due to drowning, Assam CM initiated a probe after finding something suspicious. Zubeen’s family even filed an FIR against his manager, Siddharth Sharma, and festival organisers. As per the latest update, they have now been arrested and remanded to 14 days` police custody.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has arrested North East India Festival (NEIF) chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and the singer’s manager Siddhartha Sharma, officials confirmed on Wednesday.