Sharing the update on X, the Chief Minister stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved sanction under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), a provision required for legal action in cases involving offences committed outside India. Under this section, courts can take cognisance of such offences only after receiving prior approval from the Central government.

Calling the sanction a “crucial legal step,” Sarma said the clearance now enables investigators to formally proceed against the accused in the case. “This sanction allows us to file the charge sheet and move ahead firmly and lawfully for the trial,” he wrote, reiterating the state government’s commitment to submitting the charge sheet by December 10.

The announcement arrives at a sensitive moment for Zubeen’s admirers, who have been seeking clarity, accountability, and justice since the singer’s sudden passing in Singapore. Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most influential cultural figures, died on September 19, leaving fans across the Northeast and Assamese communities worldwide in deep grief.

His death sparked widespread calls—from fans, civil society groups, and political leaders—for a full and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Assam government had previously assured that it would take all necessary legal steps and coordinate with Singaporean authorities to ensure the case reaches its logical conclusion.

CM Sarma’s latest statement is being viewed as a significant administrative breakthrough in a case that has gripped public attention for months. As Assam pays tribute to Zubeen Garg on his birth anniversary, the government’s renewed assertion of its commitment has offered a sense of reassurance to countless admirers still mourning the loss of a voice that shaped an era of modern Assamese music.