ABSU demands CBI investigation into Zubeen’s death
Blames government’s failure and wrong policy for Baksa incident
“We will continue to fight until justice is served for Zubeen Garg”: Dipen Boro
KOKRAJHAR, OCT 18: Even after a month since the mysterious death of the beloved artist and cultural icon of Assam, Zubeen Garg, the State government has failed to deliver justice, expressed the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU). The union expressed deep resentment over the government’s silence and inaction.
A condolence and tribute programme was organized on Friday evening by ABSU at the main entrance of Bodoland University, Debargaon in Kokrajhar. ABSU President Dipen Boro lit the ceremonial lamp before Zubeen Garg’s portrait and paid homage to the artist, calling his untimely demise “tragic and heartbreaking.”
Boro stated that the circumstances surrounding Zubeen’s death in Singapore on September 19 raise serious suspicions — whether it was an accident or a planned murder. He emphasized that justice must be delivered to the people of Assam and criticized the slow pace of the investigation, even after a month.
He asserted that ABSU would not remain silent until justice is achieved and vowed to continue the movement relentlessly. Expressing suspicion that Zubeen’s death was part of a conspiracy, Boro said that although the Assam government has handed over the case to the SIT (Special Investigation Team), ABSU has no confidence in it.
He further stated that the investigation should not be limited to Assam but also extended to Singapore, where the incident occurred, to ensure that no culprit escapes. Boro added that by losing Zubeen Garg, the people of Assam have lost a guardian, and since the emotions of the Assamese people are deeply tied to him, a CBI inquiry must be initiated for a transparent and impartial investigation.
ABSU also demanded that all those involved in Zubeen’s death be brought to justice and awarded strict punishment. The union warned that unless Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ensures justice for Zubeen Garg’s death, ABSU will not rest and will continue its democratic movement across Assam with the support of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the people of the state.
Referring to the Baksa district jail violence connected to the Zubeen case, Boro described it as an “extremely unfortunate incident” and accused the government’s wrong policies and negligence of sowing seeds of unrest in the otherwise peaceful Bodoland region.
ABSU condemned the incident in Nikashi, Baksa district, in strong terms, holding the Assam Home Department and the government responsible for gross negligence and failure that led to the tragedy.
The condolence event was attended by Bodoland University Vice-Chancellor B.L. Ahuja, AASU Central Vice-President Navjyoti Roy, ABSU General Secretary Khanindra Basumatary, Vice-President Khwrwmdao wary, and numerous university students.
