Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore on September 19, 2025, sparked widespread suspicion and protests, leading to murder charges against festival organizers and associates. The incident dominated the state's socio-political landscape, overshadowing other developments and fueling public outcry. The case quickly gained political traction ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, with a special investigation team filing a charge sheet. Garg's final film was released posthumously.