HT Digital,
Guwahati, 14 Oct: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has formally declined to participate in a meeting convened by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg. In a statement on Monday, AASU leaders cited concerns that attending the SIT discussion could be exploited by the accused to gain legal advantage in court.
AASU president Utpal Sharma, general secretary Samiran Phukan, and chief advisor Dr. Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharjya confirmed the decision followed consultations with senior advocates and jurists from the Gauhati High Court. The union communicated its stance in writing to Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, head of the SIT.
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The statement emphasised that the investigation must be “swift, transparent, and uncompromising,” urging the SIT to prepare a strong, evidence-backed charge sheet to ensure the accused cannot evade justice. AASU reiterated its demand for the strictest punishment for those responsible, including Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, and Shekhar Goswami, who are under public scrutiny in connection with the case.
AASU clarified that while it remains committed to monitoring the investigation closely, it will avoid any direct participation that could be misused to challenge the impartiality of the probe. The union asserted that it stands with the people of Assam in seeking justice for the late singer and called for rigorous legal action against all implicated parties.
