Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has raised questions about the investigation into the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, and has directly challenged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, and SIT Chief Munna Prasad Gupta for a public debate. Gogoi said he wants the state government to come forward and explain the investigation process openly so that people can know the truth.
In a video message released to the public, Gogoi said that Zubeen Garg’s death has created huge concern across Assam, and people close to him are still waiting for clear answers. He added that many fans, friends, and supporters of Zubeen are looking for transparency and justice, and it is the responsibility of the government to keep things open.
“The death of Zubeen Garg is a very serious matter. I am speaking because people, including his family and supporters, deserve to know what really happened,” Gogoi said in his message. He added that he tried to explain the situation in simple language so that everyone can understand the issues clearly. 
Gogoi alleged that the government has not been fully transparent during the investigation. He said the justice process is still going on and depends on the work of the officers, senior officials, and political leadership. According to him, if the government truly believes in justice, it should be ready to answer questions in public and present facts in front of everyone.
He further said, “If the government really wants justice, then they must be ready to share all facts in public. I am ready to debate the Chief Minister, the DGP, and the SIT Chief on this issue. The people of Assam deserve clarity.”
Akhil Gogoi also spoke about the legal process related to evidence collection from other countries. He mentioned the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between India and Singapore and referred to legal procedures that must be followed to get foreign evidence. He cited Section 112 of the BNSS 2023, which now guides procedure in place of earlier CrPC rules. According to him, when authorities require help from another country or need evidence from abroad, a proper Letter of Request—also called a “letter rogatory”—must be issued to the foreign authority.
He said that this letter must be made in the correct format and must follow both domestic law and treaty rules. If not done correctly, he said, the evidence might not hold up in court and can be challenged by lawyers. “Evidence collected without following legal steps may not be accepted in court. So procedures must be followed properly,” Gogoi stated.
To support his points, Gogoi said he consulted multiple legal experts, including advocates Tapan Deori, Santanu Borthakur, Kamal Nayyar Choudhury, B.D. Kumar, and also a Supreme Court practitioner in Delhi, Arif Chowdhury. He said he looked into various court judgments in the past to check how international evidence sharing has worked in earlier cases and how courts have dealt with such evidence. He claimed that any mistakes in following procedure can weaken the case and may affect the final outcome.
Gogoi said that his intention is not to attack the legal system but to ensure that every step taken in this case follows proper legal rules so that there is no room for doubt. He said he believes in the rule of law and only wants the investigation to be conducted in a way that can stand in court.
“I respect the law. I am only asking that proper legal steps are followed so that justice is delivered without any question. If the government is confident, it should accept a public debate. This case concerns the emotion of the whole state,” he said.
Gogoi urged the public to stay alert and demand fairness. He requested people to follow updates on his platform and assured that he will continue demanding answers until complete clarity is reached. Gogoi stated that he will keep raising this matter because he believes that the people of Assam and the family of Zubeen Garg deserve truthful and transparent answers.
