Cotton University Posthumously Awards D.Litt to Zubeen Garg
The family urges a robust chargesheet with the SIT expected to file on December 12.
Overview
- At the university’s fourth convocation in Guwahati, Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya conferred the degree, which was received by Garg’s sister, Dr Palme Borthakur.
- Cotton University described the honour as a tribute to the singer-actor’s enduring contributions to Assamese culture.
- Officials involved in the probe indicated the Special Investigation Team plans to submit its chargesheet on December 12.
- Dr Borthakur said the family expects a strong chargesheet to ensure justice for Zubeen Garg.
- Garg died on September 19 in Singapore while swimming, and he had earlier received an honorary D.Litt from USTM in August 2024.