Zubeen Garg death: Singapore hands over autopsy report to India; what we know so far

The news of the sudden death of singer Zubeen Garg has taken a clearer shape after Singapore authorities shared official findings with India. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) handed over the autopsy report and preliminary investigation details to the Indian High Commission.

According to the report, Zubeen Garg, the celebrated Assamese singer known for his soulful voice and contributions to Indian music and cinema, died in a swimming accident. The SPF confirmed there was no foul play involved.

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Zubeen Garg passed away just a day before he was scheduled to perform at the North East India Festival in Singapore. The event was organised by the Government of India and the Indian High Commission in Singapore. It had a strong support from the Assam Association and the North East India Association. Fans and friends had eagerly awaited his performance.

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The Singaporean authorities had issued a death certificate on September 20, officially listing drowning as the cause of death. The SPF has asked the public to show respect for the singer by avoiding the sharing of videos or images related to his passing.

Zubeen Garg death case | The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has extended a copy of the autopsy report of the late Mr Zubeen Garg and SPF’s preliminary findings on his passing to the High Commission of India upon their request. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.… pic.x.com/YBLkLKy9iZ

— ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2025

Despite the confirmation of an accidental death, the aftermath of Garg’s passing saw a huge surge in legal complaints. Over 50 first information reports (FIRs) were filed against the singer’s manager, Siddhartha Sharma. A lot of them were against the festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta. These events prompted the authorities to investigate further.

In response, Singapore’s Criminal Investigation Department set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT). This is led by Special Director General of Police MP Gupta to look into the complaints.

Following the SIT probe, Sharma and Mahanta were arrested on Wednesday. The arrests have added another layer to the unfolding story. The police have made it clear that Zubeen Garg’s death itself was an unfortunate accident and unrelated to any wrongdoing by them.

The news of Garg’s passing has sparked an outpouring of grief among fans worldwide.