The Singapore Police Force on Friday stated it “suspects no foul play” in the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, a finding that contradicts the murder charges filed by Assam Police’s Special Investigation Team in its 12,000-page chargesheet.
The Singapore High Commission in India issued a statement urging people “not to spread unverified information” about the case.
Singapore’s Investigation Ongoing
“The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the passing of Mr Zubeen Garg. We urge the public not to speculate and spread unverified information,” the Singapore High Commission posted.
The SPF clarified that the case is being investigated under the Singapore Coroners Act 2010. “Based on our investigations so far, the SPF does not suspect foul play in the death of Mr Garg,” the statement read.
Coroner’s Inquiry Scheduled
Upon completion of SPF’s investigations, findings will be submitted to Singapore’s State Coroner for a Coroner’s Inquiry, currently scheduled for January and February 2026.
Contrasting Findings
The Singapore statement stands in stark contrast to Assam Police’s SIT findings, which charged four individuals with murder in connection with Garg’s death. The chargesheet names Northeast India Festival chief organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, manager Siddhartha Sharma, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta on murder charges.
Zubeen Garg died under mysterious circumstances on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore, where he had travelled to perform at the Northeast India Festival.
The divergent conclusions from two investigating agencies add complexity to an already high-profile case that has captivated audiences across the Northeast.