Zubeen Garg’s death: Probe ongoing; no foul play suspected yet, say Singapore police

“Investigations into the death of singer Zubeen Garg are ongoing but so far no foul play is suspected,” Singapore police have said. Garg died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19, 2025.

“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 (December 18, 2025). “Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Garg,” said the statement.

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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,” the statement said. “We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved. Meanwhile, we urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information,” said the 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 charge sheet filed in a court in India last week.

Garg was due to perform at the fourth Northeast India Festival at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20, 2025.