People look from atop a banner during the funeral of singer Zubeen Garg, on the outskirts of Guwahati. Zubeen Garg died while scuba diving in Singapore. (PTI Photo)
NEW DELHI: A month after the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has said that it does not suspect any “foul play” in the case, while confirming that the investigation is ongoing.Garg, 52, died on September 19 from drowning while swimming off St John’s Island in Singapore. He was visiting the city-state as a cultural brand ambassador for the North East India Festival, which was scheduled for September 20–21.In a statement released on Friday, the SPF urged the public not to circulate unverified information regarding the singer’s death.“The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is aware of speculation and false Information circulating online regarding the circumstances of Mr Zubeen Garg’s death. The case is currently being investigated by the SPF, in accordance with Singapore’s Coroners Act 2010. Based on preliminary investigations, the SPF does not suspect foul play,” the SPF said.The SPF added that the investigation “may take up to another three months or so” to complete. The findings will then be submitted to the “State Coroner” for a “Coroner’s Inquiry.”On October 1, 2025, the SPF shared a copy of the autopsy report and preliminary findings with the High Commission of India. “Despite the fact that SPF is still in the midst of its investigations, on 1 October 2025, it extended a copy of the autopsy report of the late Mr Garg, and SPF’s preliminary findings, to the High Commission of India upon their request,” the statement said.Meanwhile, Assam Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested seven people in connection with Garg’s death since October 1. All of them have been remanded to judicial custody.