The investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has been formally concluded by the Singapore Police Force, which found no evidence of foul play and confirmed that the incident was an accidental drowning.
As per the 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. When he went back into the water, he did so alone and without a life jacket, despite being offered one. While attempting to swim back, he became unresponsive.
He was promptly rescued by others on board, and CPR was administered immediately. The Police Coast Guard responded to the emergency, and he was taken 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 (ethanol) in his blood, sufficient to cause severe intoxication and impair coordination and reflexes. Other substances found were within prescribed therapeutic limits, consistent with his known medical conditions, including epilepsy and hypertension.
The findings were examined under the Coroner’s Inquiry process, and on March 25, 2026, the state coroner ruled the death as accidental, fully aligning with the police investigation. Authorities also clarified that there was no evidence of any allergic or anaphylactic reaction contributing to his death.
The police have urged the public to refrain from speculation that could affect the integrity of the judicial process, while extending condolences to his family and admirers.
