US EditionSingapore to open coroner's inquiry into death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg on Jan 14
The inquiry will clarify circumstances surrounding Zubeen Garg's death, amid conflicting reports and no current suspicion of foul play, Singapore police said.
- On Jan 14, 2026 a coroner's inquiry will open in Singapore's State Courts into Zubeen Garg, 52, Indian singer-songwriter, with State Coroner Adam Nakhoda presiding and findings made public, Channel News Asia reported.
- Authorities say Zubeen Garg, 52, died on Sep 19 off Singapore's coast after scuba diving and breathing difficulties, with a special investigation team in India reporting charges against festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and three associates.
- Under the Coroners Act, the coroner is limited to fact-finding and cannot assign criminal liability, and Singapore police will submit their findings to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda for the inquest.
- Family members urged restraint, with Garg's sister Borthakur calling the coverage `character assassination` and Indian politicians including Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asking the public not to speculate.
- An inquiry may last one day or extend over multiple days, as Singapore police said investigations so far do not suggest foul play and a coroner's inquiry is scheduled.
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‘Tarnishing Zubeen’s Legacy’: Why Assam Police’s Chargesheet Is Under Scrutiny
Over a hundred days have passed since the 52-year-old singer Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore. The Assam Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the circumstances of the singer's death filed the purportedly massive chargesheet pertaining to his death in mid-December with the Chief Judicial Magistrate's (CJM) court, charging seven of Garg's close aides—from cousin to personal security officers—with murder and conspiracy.But th…
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Singapore court opens coroner inquiry into Garg's death on January 14
Singapore, Dec 29 (PTI) A coroner’s inquiry into the death of popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg will open in Singapore on January 14, according to court records. The hearing will be held at the State Courts, according to a Channel News Asia report on Monday. The police previously said that their findings will be submitted […]
Mystery Unfolds: Coroner's Inquiry into Zubeen Garg's Untimely Demise Begins
Mystery Unfolds: Coroner's Inquiry into Zubeen Garg's Untimely Demise Begins A coroner's inquiry to probe the death of the renowned Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg will be launched in Singapore on January 14, as per the court records.The inquest will be conducted at the State Courts, confirmed a report by Channel News Asia. Garg, a household name from Assam, India, was 52 when he died unexpectedly a day before a scheduled cultural festival …
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