In a dramatic turn during the Assam Legislative Assembly session, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has categorically labeled the Death of beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg as a “plain and simple Murder,” rejecting earlier narratives of it being an accident or culpable homicide. The revelation has ignited fierce political debate, with Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accusing the government of a potential cover-up and calling for the unmasking of a shadowy “mastermind” behind the killing.Zubeen Garg, 52, the iconic voice behind hits like O Mur Apunar Desh and a cultural icon of Assam, was found dead in a Singapore hotel swimming pool on September 15, 2025, shortly after performing at a concert. Initial reports from Singapore authorities described it as a drowning incident, possibly accidental, but the Assam government quickly dispatched a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe deeper ties.Speaking in the assembly on Tuesday, Sarma dropped a bombshell: “It is on record that it is murder. I cannot change it to something else. It is a murder.” He emphasized that Assam Police investigations, starting from the third day, had concluded it was premeditated murder, not mere negligence. “One person killed Zubeen Garg, and others cooperated,” the CM alleged, hinting at a coordinated attack without naming suspects publicly in the House. Sarma further claimed the motive remains under wraps but assured the assembly that four accused have been identified, with court records backing the murder charge.The CM’s statements faced immediate backlash from opposition benches, where members reportedly “attacked” him for preempting judicial processes. Undeterred, Sarma reiterated: “I am saying this in the Assembly today, and we will take it to its logical conclusion.”The controversy escalated as Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi seized the moment to question the SIT’s efficacy and the government’s handling of the case. “The names of Zubeen Garg’s killers were mentioned in the Assembly today, but who was directing them?” Gogoi demanded post-session, urging the disclosure of the “mastermind” behind the plot. He alleged a “powerful force” might be shielding higher-ups, pointing to delays in the probe that have stretched over 40 days without conclusive public updates.Gogoi’s sharp critique drew a fiery retort from Sarma, who accused the Congress leader of having “foreign links” – even dubbing him a “Pakistani agent” in a heated exchange – amid broader jabs at opposition governance records. This sparring underscores the deepening rift in Assam politics, with the singer’s death morphing from a personal tragedy into a flashpoint for accountability.In an earlier statement, Gogoi had labeled the investigation a “cover-up,” criticizing the lack of progress despite the SIT’s formation. “No clue even after 40 days,” he fumed in October, calling for a thorough, transparent inquiry to honor Garg’s legacy.