Assam’s Chief Information Commissioner, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, has resigned after his brother was arrested in the case of Zubeen Garg’s death.
Published: November 6, 2025 4:54 PM IST
In the mysterious case of Zubeen Garg’s death, another twist has come. The Chief Information Commissioner of Assam, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, has resigned. This comes after the minister’s brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, was arrested in relation to Zubeen’s death. If you’re wondering the reason for the minister’s resignation, it is based on moral grounds. Garg was found dead a day before his stage show in Singapore, whose organiser was Shyamkanu Mahanta, the arrested individual. The case of the Assam singer’s death dates back to September 19, and it seems to be full of black and white layers. The matter is still under investigation.
Why has Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigned?
Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Assam’s Chief Information Commissioner, has resigned on moral grounds. The decision comes after his brother was arrested in connection with Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death in Singapore. The minister’s brother, Shyamkanu Mahanta, has been under serious charges of murder, culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, and killing by a negligent act. In addition, two private security guards of the singer, Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya, have also been arrested until November 11. The reason for the arrest is malicious transactions of over Rs. 1.1 crore.
Zubeen Garg’s death
Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19, a day prior to his stage show in Singapore, at the age of 52. Initially, what was assumed to be a scuba diving accident is unfolding to be a greater mystery. The involvement of several people has come to light after Garg’s death.
Police investigation in Zubeen’s case
The authorities in Singapore in October conducted an autopsy. Later, the report of the autopsy was shared with their Indian associates. A special investigation team is still investigating the case as to whatever had happened with the Assamese singer in the last 48 hours because some pharmaceutical drugs were found in his bag.
Now, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta’s brother has been arrested in the case. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, mentioned that a chargesheet will be filed against Shyamkanu Mahanta before December 17, citing Garg’s death as a murder and no accident.
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