The death certificate issued on September 20 had already listed drowning as the cause of death. This conclusion was reaffirmed by authorities in October and December as well. However, the case has seen contrasting developments in India. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier claimed that the singer’s death was not accidental and alleged foul play

A Singapore coroner’s inquiry concluded that Assamese singer Zubeen Garg died due to accidental drowning, ruling out any foul play in the case. The findings were reported on Wednesday (March 25), bringing clarity to the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.

Garg passed away on September 19, 2025, during a yacht trip in Singapore. He was in the country for a scheduled performance at the North East India Festival, which was to take place the following day.

A coroner’s inquiry, which is a fact-finding process conducted to determine the cause and circumstances of a person’s death, examined the available evidence in detail. According to the report, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda stated that there was no reason to disagree with the Police Coast Guard’s conclusion that the death was accidental.

Earlier, the death certificate issued on September 20 had already listed drowning as the cause of death. This conclusion was reaffirmed by authorities in October and December as well.