Guwahati, Sep 25: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday arrested musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, who was part of the yacht trip in Singapore linked to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Goswami has been a long-time associate of the late singer, and he accompanied the music maestro in Singapore.
Officials confirmed that Goswami has been taken into custody for questioning, though details of the allegations against him and whether formal charges will be pressed are yet to be disclosed.
Meanwhile, sources said that entrepreneur Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organiser of the Northeast festival in Singapore where Garg was scheduled to perform, may also be arrested soon.
According to sources, Mahanta is currently at the Guwahati airport and has reportedly contacted the CID expressing willingness to surrender.
In addition, several members of the Singapore Assam Association are under the scanner and could face detention.
Authorities indicated that more individuals accused of alleged irregularities surrounding the incident are likely to be apprehended in the coming days.
