SINGAPORE, Dec 19: Singapore police have said they do not suspect any foul play in the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg, even as investigations continue under the country’s Coroners Act.
In a statement issued on December 18, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the case remains under investigation in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act, 2010. “Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Garg,” the police said.
Zubeen Garg died on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the 4th Northeast India Festival at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. His death had raised questions in both Singapore and India.
Singapore authorities said that once investigations are completed, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner. A Coroner’s Inquiry, described as a fact-finding process to establish the cause and circumstances of death, is scheduled for January and February 2026. The conclusions of the inquiry will be made public after it concludes.
The SPF said it is committed to a “thorough and professional investigation” and urged the public to exercise restraint. “We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information,” the statement added.
The update from Singapore comes amid parallel developments in India, where a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has charged four people with murder in connection with Garg’s death. Those named in the chargesheet include the singer’s secretary, Siddhartha Sharma, and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta.
Garg, a prominent name in the Indian music scene, had travelled to Singapore for the festival performance scheduled on September 20. The differing legal processes in Singapore and India have drawn public attention, with Singapore authorities maintaining that their investigation is ongoing and that final conclusions will be determined through the coroner’s inquiry.
