Zubeen Garg Death: Bandmate Alleges Conspiracy, Claims Manager Siddharth Sharma Ignored Singer Frothing At Mouth During Yacht Incident

**Popular Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg Passes Away in Singapore Amid Controversy**

Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away on September 19 in Singapore. While initial reports suggested that he died during a scuba diving incident, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, clarified that Zubeen suffered a seizure while swimming at Lazarus Island, dismissing the claims of a scuba-related accident.

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### Arrests Made in Connection to Zubeen Garg’s Death

Recently, the Assam Police arrested North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg’s manager, Siddharth Sharma, in connection with the singer’s untimely demise. The investigation has taken a new turn following allegations made by a close associate of Zubeen.

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### Allegations of Conspiracy by Bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami

Days after Zubeen’s death, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, a member of Zubeen’s band, accused Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta of poisoning the singer. Shekhar shared shocking revelations, recounting how he observed Siddharth behaving suspiciously in Singapore. According to him, Siddharth forcibly took control of the yacht during their outing and deliberately endangered the passengers’ safety.

Shekhar also revealed to News18 that when Zubeen was reportedly frothing at the mouth and nose—a critical medical sign—Siddharth was heard shouting, “Jabo de, jabo de” (meaning “let him go”), suggesting a disturbing level of neglect.

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### Claims of Negligence During Medical Emergency

The bandmate further accused Siddharth of dismissing Zubeen’s serious symptoms as mere “acid reflux” instead of arranging immediate medical assistance. Eyewitnesses believe this negligence significantly hastened the singer’s death.

Moreover, witnesses stated that Siddharth had instructed Tanmoy Phukan, who organised the private yacht party, not to arrange any drinks for the group, insisting that only he would provide the beverages. Siddharth was reportedly unable to explain the presence of liquor and women arranged for Zubeen prior to him falling ill, adding to concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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### Shekhar Goswami Believes Zubeen Garg’s Death Was No Accident

Shekhar emphasized that Zubeen was an expert swimmer and therefore could not have drowned naturally. He firmly believes that the singer’s death was not accidental. Additionally, Shekhar disclosed that Siddharth had instructed him not to share any video footage of the yacht incident with anyone, raising suspicions about a potential cover-up.

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### Zubeen Garg’s Last Rites

Zubeen Garg was laid to rest with full state honours in Assam on Tuesday, September 23. Thousands of fans gathered at the crematorium in Kamarkuchi Village, Sonapur, to pay their last respects to the beloved singer.

The investigation into this tragic case continues as authorities seek to uncover the full truth behind Zubeen Garg’s untimely death.
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