Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Singapore to hold coroner inquiry into Zubeen Garg's death
A famous singer named Zubeen Garg from India died while swimming in Singapore.
The police and a special judge called a coroner are trying to find out what happened.
They will have a hearing in January to look into the details of his death.
The coroner will make a report about how, when, and where he died.
The police say they don't think anyone did anything wrong, but they want to be sure.
The hearing will be open to the public unless there's a good reason to keep it private.
It might take one day or several days to finish.
Meanwhile, in Assam, some lawyers are concerned about how the investigation was done and want to make sure justice is served.
A coroner’s inquiry into Zubeen Garg's death will begin on January 14, 2024, in Singapore.
Garg, a 52-year-old Indian singer, died on September 19 while swimming off St John’s Island, Singapore.
The police found no evidence of foul play and urged the public not to speculate.
The inquiry will be led by State Coroner Adam Nakhoda and held at the State Courts.
The coroner's findings will not assign criminal liability but will detail the circumstances of the death.
- Who
- Zubeen Garg, a 52-year-old Indian singer-songwriter from Assam
- What
- A coroner’s inquiry into Garg's death
- When
- January 14, 2024 (with possible continuation in February 2026)
- Where
- State Courts, Singapore
- Why
- To establish the circumstances surrounding Garg's death
Singapore Authorities
Assam Legal Team
Investigation Completeness
Singapore Authorities
Singapore police maintain there is no suspicion of foul play and have urged the public not to speculate.
Assam Legal Team
Senior lawyer A R Bhuyan raised concerns over alleged shortcomings in the investigation and the charge sheet filed in the Kamrup (Metro) Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court.
Cross-Border Cooperation
Singapore Authorities
Singapore authorities are conducting a fact-finding judicial process to determine the circumstances of Garg's death.
Assam Legal Team
Bhuyan highlighted the scope of cross-border cooperation under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) between India and Singapore, suggesting that evidence from Singapore could be used in Indian courts.
- Date of Death
- September 19
- Location of Death
- St John’s Island, Singapore
- Age at Death
- 52
- Inquiry Date
- January 14, 2024 (with possible continuation in February 2026)
- Inquiry Location
- State Courts, Singapore
- Coroner
- Adam Nakhoda
- Nature of Inquiry
- Fact-finding process
- Suspected Cause of Death
- Swimming accident
Sources
Singapore court opens coroner inquiry into Garg’s death on January 14
Coroner’s inquiry into Zubeen Garg’s death to open in Singapore on Jan 14
Singapore Court Opens Coroner Inquiry Into Garg's Death On January 14
‘Tarnishing Zubeen’s Legacy’: Why Assam Police’s Chargesheet Is Under Scrutiny
Coroner’s inquiry into death of singer Zubeen Garg to open in Singapore on January 14
