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Guwahati, Nov 18 (IANS) On the 53rd birth anniversary of Assam’s iconic singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that the Union Home Ministry has given the necessary legal approval to proceed in the case related to the death of the artiste in Singapore on September 19.
Taking to social media, he posted on Twitter that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the sanction under section 208 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS), which will help investigators formally proceed against the accused linked to the case.
Section 208 of the BNSS states that for offenses committed outside India, the concerned court can take cognizance only after the prior approval of the Central Government.
CM Sarma said the approval is an “important legal step” towards ensuring legitimate and robust prosecution.
“This approval allows us to file the charge sheet and proceed strongly and legally with the trial of the case,” the chief minister posted. He said the state government is committed to filing chargesheet against the accused persons by December 10.
The announcement comes at an emotionally charged moment for Zubeen Garg fans, who have been demanding clarity, accountability and justice since the singer’s sudden death in Singapore.
Garg, one of Assam’s most renowned cultural figures, died in the island nation on September 19, sparking widespread grief across the Northeast and Assamese communities around the world.
His death prompted calls from fans, civil society groups and several political leaders for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Assam government had earlier assured that all legal steps, including coordination with authorities in Singapore, would be taken to take the case to its logical conclusion.
CM Sarma’s latest announcement is being seen as a significant administrative advancement in a case that has been in the public eye for months.
As Assam remembers Zubeen Garg on his birth anniversary, the reiteration of the government’s commitment to pursue the case thoroughly has brought a sense of renewed reassurance to his fans, who are mourning the demise of an artiste whose voice defined the era of modern Assamese music.
–IANS
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