The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has once again clarified its stance on the tragic death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, stating their ongoing investigation has not found any evidence of foul play. This position directly contrasts with the murder charges filed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Assam against four individuals.
Divergent Paths in the Investigation
In a statement released on Thursday, the SPF confirmed that the case is being probed under the Singapore Coroners Act of 2010. Based on their investigations to date, the police do not suspect any criminality in the incident, which occurred on September 19 when Garg was swimming in the sea off Singapore.
The Singapore authorities acknowledged they are aware of the developments in India, including the SIT's charge-sheet presented before a lower court in Assam. They emphasized their commitment to a thorough and professional process, urging all parties to avoid speculation and await the official conclusion.
The Road to the Coroner's Inquiry
The SPF outlined the next legal steps. Once their investigation is complete, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner in Singapore. A Coroner's Inquiry (CI), a fact-finding proceeding to determine the cause and circumstances of the death, is currently scheduled for January and February of 2026. The results of this inquiry will be made public after it concludes.
This timeline highlights the procedural rigor of the Singaporean legal system in such cases. Earlier, on October 17, the SPF had issued a preliminary statement indicating no signs of foul play. Furthermore, on October 1, at the request of Indian authorities, the SPF shared a copy of Garg's autopsy report and preliminary findings with the High Commission of India, which were forwarded to the Assam SIT.
A Call for Patience Amid Conflicting Reports
The latest statement from Singapore underscores the significant divergence between the two parallel investigations. While the Assam police SIT has proceeded with murder charges, the Singaporean authorities, who have jurisdiction over the location of the death, maintain a different view based on their evidence.
The SPF has advised against the spread of unverified information and called for patience as the judicial process in Singapore runs its course. The case continues to be monitored closely by fans and authorities in India, particularly in Assam, where Zubeen Garg remains an iconic cultural figure. The world now awaits the findings of the Coroner's Inquiry in 2026 for an official resolution.
