Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore Police find no foul play

As the investigation into Zubeen Garg`s tragic death continues, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has now clarified that, based on current findings, no foul play is suspected. They added that investigations into the death of the acclaimed Assamese singer are still ongoing. The Singapore police released a statement on Friday, December 19, amid growing online speculation. Interestingly, their statement conflicts with the media reports emerging from India.

Singapore police find no foul play

Addressing rumours spreading on social media, the SPF emphasised that the case remains open and is being handled rigorously under Singapore’s legal framework. In its official statement, the police stated, “The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of online speculation regarding the circumstances of Mr Zubeen Garg’s death, and that the Indian media has reported that a Special Investigation Team in India has charged four persons for the murder of Mr Garg. The case is currently still being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with 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 Singapore authorities further explained that once the police investigation is completed, its findings will be formally submitted to the State Coroner. Subsequently, a Coroner’s Inquiry (CI) will be conducted to decide the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the singer’s death. According to the SPF, the inquiry hearings are expected to take place in January and February 2026. The Coroner’s Inquiry is a fact-finding legal process, and the conclusions of the inquiry will be made public once proceedings are complete.

The police also urged restraint, stating that they remain committed to a thorough and professional investigation into the matter. They also appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified information.

Probe ongoing in India

Meanwhile, the authorities in India have also been conducting a parallel probe through a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Assam Police. On December 12, the SIT filed a detailed chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Guwahati. According to reports, the main chargesheet spans approximately 2,500 pages and is supported by an additional 12,000 pages of documents. The court has scheduled the next hearing for December 22.

So far, the Assam Police SIT and CID have arrested seven individuals, including event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Zubeen Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, the singer’s cousin Sandipan Garg, and personal security officers Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya in connection with the case. 

Earlier, on October 21, a high-level SIT delegation led by Special DGP (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta had travelled to Singapore to coordinate with local authorities. The SIT reportedly recorded statements from over 300 individuals so far as part of the investigation.