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Singapore police have stated that investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away while swimming on September 19, are ongoing. Currently, no foul play is suspected. The findings will be presented to the State Coroner in early 2026. Meanwhile, in India, four individuals have been charged with murder in connection with the case.
Investigations into the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg are still going on, Singapore police have said. Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.
Police investigation update
The case is currently still being investigated by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), in accordance with the Singapore Coroners Act 2010, the police said on Thursday."Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Garg," said the statement.Upon completion of the investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner's Inquiry (CI), currently scheduled for January and February 2026.A CI is a fact-finding process led by the Coroner to establish the cause and circumstances of death. Its findings will be made public upon conclusion, said the SPF. Singapore police are committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case, it said. "We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information," said SPF.
A Special Investigation Team probing Garg's death charged four accused, including the singer's secretary Siddhartha Sharma and festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, with murder in a chargesheet filed in a court in India last week.
Missed performance
Zubeen Garg was scheduled to perform at the 4th Northeast India Festival at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20, just a day after his death.
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