The death of Zubeen Garg has been ruled an accidental drowning by a Singapore court, with no evidence of foul play.

Findings from the coroner’s inquiry showed that Garg had consumed alcohol before boarding a yacht and appeared visibly unsteady, according to witness testimonies.

Witnesses also said he needed assistance while moving and appeared unstable even before entering the water.

The court concluded that the singer likely became exhausted during a swim and later lost consciousness, leading to drowning.

The ruling brings clarity to the high-profile case that had earlier triggered speculation and investigations in India.

India: Zubeen Garg Death Ruled Accidental; Witnesses Say He Appeared Unsteady | WION

Zubeen Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, during a private yacht party in Singapore. He had travelled to the city-state to perform at the North East India Festival but passed away days before his scheduled appearance. According to the police report, Garg ignored safety advice and went diving despite being intoxicated, leading to his drowning.


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Singapore coroner's court heard on January 14, 2026, that Zubeen Garg had a blood alcohol level, over four times the legal limit-indicating severe intoxication impairing coordination during his September 19, 2025, drowning near Lazarus Island. He declined a life jacket, jumped into the water from a yacht party, and drowned despite rescue attempts; autopsy confirmed drowning with no other drugs but traces of hypertension and epilepsy meds.


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The investigation into legendary singer Zubeen Garg’s death has taken a dramatic turn as toxicology reports reveal he was severely intoxicated with a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit when he drowned off Lazarus Island, Singapore.


Zubeen Garg Death Probe | Toxicology Report: Zubeen Highly Intoxicated 

 Zubeen Garg,  a renowned Assamese folk singer, died on Sept 19. Initially, it was speculated that he died during a scuba diving incident. However, later it was revealed that his exact cause of death was drowning. 

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Post Malone delivered an emotional and unforgettable performance in Assam, leaving fans deeply moved. During the concert, the singer paid a heartfelt tribute that instantly went viral, turning the event into a powerful moment of music and connection.

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Assam's CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has called Zubeen Garg’s death a murder in the Assembly on Monday. He said that since the beginning, the government has been treating the incident as murder, and not an accident.

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg as “plain and simple murder”, telling the state Assembly on Tuesday that “one person killed him and others helped him”


Zubeen Garg death probe | Assam CM tells state assembly: It was plain & simple murder

Zubeen Garg was a multi-talented artist, a composer, lyricist, actor, filmmaker, poet, and instrumentalist. Over the decades, he moulded an impressive career, singing thousands of songs in multiple languages and creating a legacy of his own. 

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Singer Zubeen Garg, who is best known for his song from Gangster, passed away in September in Singapore at the age of 52. In the latest turn of events, Assam CM, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has ordered a judicial probe.

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Singer Zubeen Garg died at 52 while swimming in Singapore.

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The celebrated singer passed away in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was supposed to perform at the Northeast India Festival


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Assam Police Officer and singer Zubeen Garg's cousin, Sandipan Garg, was arrested amid financial conspiracy angle by Special Investigation Team (SIT).

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also clarified that recent media reports on poisoning stem from an accused's claim rather than official police findings.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Assam CM Himanta questions 'poisoning' claims in Garg's death

After handing back the report given to her by CID Additional SP Moramee Das, Garima said she had full faith in the investigation that should uncover the reason behind the death of her husband.

Zubeen Garg's wife returns postmortem report, says 'have full faith in investigation'

 A nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID is currently probing the death of Garg in Singapore.


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Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore, has left everyone in shock. According to reports, his second autopsy report has been given to the singer's wife. Read to know more details. 

Zubeen Garg's death: Singer's second autopsy report handed over to family by Assam Police

 Zubeen Garg,  a renowned Assamese folk singer, died on Sept 19. Initially, it was speculated that he died during a scuba diving incident. 

Singer Zubeen Garg was 'poisoned' by his manager, bandmate makes shocking claims

Zubeen Garg, the renowned Assamese singer who has given several hit tracks in Bollywood, died at the age of 52 in Singapore. However, the same place where he died has been renamed as a symbolic tribute.

Zubeen Garg Island: Singapore's tribute to musical legend; showcases exact location on Google Maps where singer died

Singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore due to drowning in September. Meanwhile, four people have been arrested by the Assam Police in connection to the singer's death. All four were reportedly present when the incident took place. 

Zubeen Garg death case: Bandmate and co-singer arrested; total arrest rise to 4

Singapore police have concluded their investigation into the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, ruling out any foul play. Authorities confirmed that the singer tragically died while swimming, dispelling earlier speculations of suspicious circumstances. Zubeen Garg, celebrated for his contributions to Indian music and cinema, had fans worldwide expressing grief and condolences following the incident.

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Singapore Police Rules Out Foul Play, Says 'Singer Died While Swimming'

Garg's tragic death has numbed the entire country, his fans and followers. Soon after his death, several of his fans quickly demanded a probe into his death. 

Singer Zubeen Garg exact cause of death revealed, foul play ruled out

Singer Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta have been arrested in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore. Garg drowned on September 19 during the festival visit.

The two were taken into custody by Assam Police after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the case. Both had been served notices and were on a lookout circular issued via Interpol

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