Zubeen Garg death update — Singapore Police share autopsy report with India confirming drowning, while Assam Police add murder charges and arrest four.
Singapore Police Share Autopsy Report with Indian High Commission
Singapore authorities have handed over the autopsy report of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg to the Indian High Commission, weeks after the 52-year-old icon passed away in the city-state. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed that the report, along with preliminary findings, was shared following India’s request.
In an official statement, the SPF said, “Police investigations into the matter are ongoing. Members of the public are advised not to share any videos or images relating to the circumstances of the deceased’s passing, out of respect to the deceased.”
The death certificate issued earlier by a Singapore hospital had already listed the cause of death as drowning, ruling out any foul play at the time.
Assam Police Add Murder Charges, Four Arrested
Meanwhile, the investigation in India has taken a serious turn. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Assam Police has added a murder charge under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act in the case.
On Thursday, Garg’s co-musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta were arrested and later remanded to 14 days’ police custody. This followed the arrest of Shyamkanu Mahanta, the main organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore, and Siddharath Sharma, Garg’s manager, earlier in the week. Both were also sent to 14 days’ custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Kamrup (Metro).
A Nation in Mourning
Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most celebrated voices, died on September 19 after a tragic accident in Singapore. His sudden passing sparked an outpouring of grief across India. Fans, colleagues, and admirers gathered in large numbers to pay their final respects, remembering him as a cultural icon who brought Assamese music to the national stage.
Key Highlights
- Singapore Police share autopsy report with Indian High Commission.
- Report confirms drowning as the cause of death.
- Public urged not to circulate videos of the incident.
- Assam CID adds murder charge under BNS Act.
- Four people, including the singer’s manager and festival organiser, are in custody.
- Garg’s death continues to spark widespread grief across India.
Conclusion
While Singapore authorities maintain drowning as the official cause of death, the Assam Police’s decision to press murder charges keeps the case alive in India. As investigations proceed in both countries, the late singer’s fans hope for justice and clarity surrounding the tragic loss of one of the Northeast’s most beloved cultural icons.