The Whisper and the Wire: Unraveling the Web of Zubeen Garg's 'Demise'

The internet, a marvel of connection, can also be a chaotic beast—a truth starkly highlighted when rumors about Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s alleged demise swept across screens. And honestly, it wasn’t just a fleeting whisper; it was a digital wildfire, one that sent a shiver down the spines of his legion of fans. Now, in a turn that frankly feels both necessary and a bit dramatic, the authorities are digging deep, questioning those caught in its eddy.

Among those facing the heat is well-known music producer Tarsame Mittal, who, as we understand it, spent hours under the stern gaze of a Special Investigation Team, or SIT. Mittal, it seems, wasn’t just questioned; he was grilled, painstakingly asked to shed light on how such a disturbing piece of false news could have spread so virulently. He has, to his credit, vowed to cooperate fully, telling reporters, "I have been questioned for hours today by the SIT and I will cooperate with them in future as well." You could say he's doing his part to clear the air, to help unknot this tangled web.

Remember July 2022? That’s when the beloved Zubeen Garg, the voice and soul of so many, was rushed to a Guwahati hospital, landing in the ICU after an epileptic seizure. A terrifying moment, certainly, for anyone who admires his immense talent. But then, as often happens in the rapid-fire world of social media, the terrifying became the tragic—a false narrative of his death began circulating. It was, in truth, a cruel and utterly baseless fabrication.

It’s worth noting, perhaps, that an FIR was quickly lodged by Dr. Durlav Medhi at the Dispur Police Station. The complaint, naturally, targeted those unnamed individuals responsible for igniting this distressing rumor. And so, the SIT was formed, comprised of senior police officials, tasked with nothing less than getting to the bottom of this digital transgression. Their mission? To trace the origin of this cruel hoax, to understand how quickly a lie can take root and spread, and frankly, to hold someone accountable.

Mittal's connection to all this? Well, he had apparently visited Zubeen in the hospital during his actual health scare. This might, one assumes, be why the SIT found it pertinent to speak with him. Was he merely a concerned friend, a professional colleague? Or did he, by some unfortunate chance, unwittingly become part of the rumor's trajectory? These are the questions, I suppose, the SIT is grappling with, trying to piece together a timeline of truth and fabrication.

This whole episode, really, serves as a rather potent reminder of the fragility of information in our hyper-connected world. When a public figure’s health becomes fodder for rumor mills, the line between concern and sensationalism blurs, and the impact, as we’re seeing, can be severe enough to warrant a serious police investigation. It’s a messy business, this spread of untruths, and for once, perhaps, justice is trying to keep pace.