'NO FOUL PLAY IN ZUBEEN GARG'S DEATH': SINGAPORE POLICE ISSUE NEW STATEMENT

In a big development in Zubeen Garg’s death case, Singapore police have now issued a statement stating that they haven’t found any foul play based on the preliminary investigation. It claimed that several “speculations” and “false information” are being spread on social media regarding the singer’s death and therefore urged everyone not to spread unverified information.

“The case is currently being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with Singapore’s Coroners Act 2010. Based on preliminary investigations, the SPF does not suspect foul play. Upon completion of the SPF’s investigations, which may take up to another three months or so, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will then determine whether to hold a Coroner’s Inquiry (“CI”). A CI is a fact-finding process led by a Coroner, who is a Judicial Officer of the Courts, to establish the cause and circumstances of death. Its findings will be made public upon conclusion,” the statement read.

“Despite the fact that SPF is still in the midst of its investigations, on 1 October 2025, it extended a copy of the autopsy report of the late Mr Garg, and SPF’s preliminary findings, to the High Commission of India upon their request,” it added.

“The SPF is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case, and this takes time. We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information,” Singapore Police concluded.

Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19. Garg was rescued from the sea by Singapore police and immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where doctors monitored his condition and provided intensive care. Despite these efforts, the singer sadly succumbed to his injuries. The singer had travelled to Singapore to participate in the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on the day of the incident.

Assam CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating Zubeen Garg’s death case. So far, they have questioned several people related to the case. The five accused in the case — main event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg’s Manager Siddharth Sharma, his cousin Sandipan Garg (suspended APS officer) and two PSOs Nandeswar Bora — were also remanded to judicial custody and lodged in the Baksa jail.

2025-10-18T02:13:58Z