Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Zubeen Garg Anniversary Highlights Music, Grief, and Unresolved Murder Trial
Zubeen Garg was a very famous singer from Assam.
He died in Singapore after becoming unresponsive while swimming near Lazarus Island.
Singapore investigators said he accidentally drowned and found no evidence of a crime.
Many people in Assam questioned what happened and filed complaints.
Assam Police then investigated the death as a possible murder.
Seven people were arrested and are now facing charges in court.
They all say they are not guilty.
A special court in Guwahati is still hearing the case while Garg's music remains popular across Assam.
Assam is marking one year since singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg died in Singapore.
Singapore authorities concluded that Garg died accidentally by drowning, with no evidence of foul play.
Assam Police prosecuted seven people for alleged murder, conspiracy, culpable homicide, and financial offences.
A 2,500-page chargesheet was filed, and all seven accused have pleaded not guilty.
The fast-track trial in Guwahati remains underway, with more than 100 witnesses examined.
- Who
- Singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg; seven accused people are facing charges in Assam.
- What
- Garg died in circumstances ruled accidental by Singapore authorities, while Assam is prosecuting a separate alleged-murder case.
- When
- Garg died on September 19 of the previous year referenced by the article; the trial was still underway one year later.
- Where
- Garg died near Lazarus Island in Singapore; the trial is taking place in a fast-track court in Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- The Assam investigation began after more than 60 complaints questioned the circumstances of Garg's death.
Singapore Investigation
Assam Prosecution
Cause of death
Singapore Investigation
Singapore authorities concluded that Garg accidentally drowned after removing his life jacket.
Assam Prosecution
Assam Police is prosecuting the case as an alleged murder after complaints questioned the circumstances of his death.
Evidence of wrongdoing
Singapore Investigation
The Singapore investigation found no evidence of foul play, coercion, or poisoning.
Assam Prosecution
The Assam case includes charges of murder, culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, and financial offences against the accused.
Legal status
Singapore Investigation
A Singapore court ruled in March 2026 that the death was an accidental drowning.
Assam Prosecution
The Assam trial continues in a fast-track sessions court, with all seven accused pleading not guilty.
- Date of death
- September 19, according to the article
- Location of death
- Near Lazarus Island, Singapore
- Singapore finding
- Accidental drowning with no evidence of foul play, coercion, or poisoning
- Assam case
- Seven people are being prosecuted over alleged murder and related offences
- Chargesheet
- The Special Investigation Team filed a 2,500-page chargesheet
- Trial status
- More than 100 witnesses had been examined and proceedings remained underway
- Final journey
- More than 1.5 million people were estimated to have attended Garg's final journey