Guwahati, 5 October (IANS) Assam Chief Minister’s complaint Chief Minister Biswa Sarma on Sunday directed the members of the Assam Association Singapore (AAAS) to be allegedly involved in the investigation of the death of Singer Garg, returning to the state by October, which issued a strict warning to him.
The Chief Minister made it clear that if they fail to comply, the government will initiate strict legal action. Talking to reporters here, Sarma insisted that while the state is firm to highlight the truth behind the singer’s untimely demise, it cannot bring anyone back from a foreign country.
Sarma said, “We have given him time till October 6 to return. If they fail to do so, we will be forced to take strict measures according to the law,” Sarma said.
He clarified that the Assam government is coordinating with the families of those persons, urging them to cooperate in the ongoing investigation led by the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
The Chief Minister explained, “This is completely on him. The Assam government cannot bring anyone back to the state. The Assam Police cannot go to Singapore and arrest them, which is why we should ensure their return through appropriate channels.”
CM Sarma said that communication is going on between the parents of the Assam Police and the AAS members in Singapore, saying that voluntary cooperation will be in the best interest of those under the investigation.
“We have to coordinate with their parents to ensure their return,” he said.
The Chief Minister’s statement came in Singapore on September 19 amid an investigation into an expansion under the circumstances around the sudden death of Zubeen Garg.
The state government has already sought assistance from the Ministry of Home Affairs from the Ministry of Home Affairs from Singapore under the Motivation Treaty Treaty (MLA) to provide investigation facilities. With the rapid arrival of October 6, the government’s ultimatum gave increasing pressure on the AAS members nominated in the investigation.
Officials have indicated that failure in returning within the stipulated time limit may invite serious legal results, including the possibility of international coordination to secure their cooperation.
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