Singapore Police finds ‘no foul play’ in Zubeen Garg death case

Upon completion of the SPF’s investigations, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore, who will hold a Coroner’s Inquiry (“CI”), a fact-finding process to establish the cause and circumstances of death.

The CI is currently scheduled for January and February 2026, the statement said, adding that its findings will be made public upon conclusion.

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.

SPF’s latest statement released on 18 December 2025 is linked below:… pic.twitter.com/ZhIu271PvU

— Singapore in India (@SGinIndia) December 19, 2025

Urging the public not to speculate and spread unverified information, the SPF said it “is committed to conducting a thorough and professional investigation into the case. We seek the patience and understanding of the parties involved.”

Zubeen Garg death

Zubeen Garg died while swimming in Singapore on September 19 where was as a cultural brand ambassador for the Northeast India Festival. He went on a yacht outing, which he was reportedly taken on by members of the Assam Association Singapore, and lost consciousness while he was swimming during that outing.

The Assam Police SIT is investigating a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) case filed in connection with Zubeen’s death under charges of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and causing death by negligence, to which murder charges were added as well.

Seven people have since been arrested in connection with this case.