Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he has issued lookout notices for Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the North East Festival, and Siddharth Sharma, the manager of late singer Zubeen Garg.

He also informed that their bank accounts, debit cards, and credit cards have been frozen as part of the ongoing investigation into Garg’s death.

Speaking during a Facebook Live session, he also urged the duo to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) by October 6.

“This is Zubeen’s Assam. We will not allow this to become Nepal," Sarma said, adding that while people are seeking justice for Garg, it must not come through unrest or violence.

His reference to Nepal was in connection with the recent political turmoil in the neighbouring country, where violent

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