Assam Police Service officer Sandipan Garg, cousin of the late singer Zubeen Garg, has been apprehended by the CID in connection with the singer’s Singapore death. Garg, reportedly present during the incident, was detained after extensive questioning. He is expected in court today as the investigation intensifies, with authorities keeping further details confidential.

“There is a political element — many pharma companies have political backing. If politicians are involved, drug regulators in those states won’t be able to manage,” he said.

The comments come as the top court was hearing a plea of a man who hails from Sudan seeking interim protection while he is seeking asylum in Australia