Guwahati: The Singapore Police Force has formally concluded its investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, ruling out any foul play and confirming that the incident was an accidental drowning.
According to official findings, the incident took place on September 19, 2025, during a private yacht outing near Lazarus Island. Garg had initially entered the water wearing a life jacket but later removed it after returning to the yacht. He subsequently went back into the water alone and without a life jacket, despite being offered one. While attempting to swim back, he became unresponsive.
Those onboard swiftly rescued him and began administering CPR. The Police Coast Guard responded promptly to the emergency, and he was transported to Singapore General Hospital, where he was declared dead.
Post-mortem and toxicology reports confirmed drowning as the cause of death. Investigators noted a high level of alcohol in his bloodstream, sufficient to cause severe intoxication and impair coordination and reflexes. Other substances detected were within prescribed therapeutic limits and aligned with his known medical conditions, including epilepsy and hypertension.
The findings were reviewed as part of the Coroner’s Inquiry process, and on March 25, 2026, the state coroner officially classified the death as accidental, fully consistent with the police investigation. Authorities also stated that there was no evidence of any allergic or anaphylactic reaction contributing to the incident.
The police have urged the public to refrain from speculation that could affect the integrity of the judicial process, while extending condolences to Garg’s family and admirers.