Zubeen Garg death case update: Coroner inquiry to begin in Singapore; hearing set for January. Hearing set for January

A coroner inquiry will start in Singapore about the death of singer Zubeen Garg. The hearing will begin on January 14. It will be held at the State Courts in Singapore. Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19. He was 52 years old. He died one day before his stage show at a cultural festival. According to PTI, this inquiry is to understand what really happened. Many fans are waiting quietly for answers.

What happened on that day?

On that day, Singapore police got a call asking for help at St. John’s Island. Zubeen Garg was swimming in the sea near the island. He was found unconscious in the water. He was taken to the hospital right away. Sadly, he passed away there. The news shocked everyone. People in Assam and across India felt deep sadness.

What police have said

Singapore police said their investigation details will be given to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda. Police also said that till now, they do not suspect any foul play. They said there is no sign of crime at this stage. Police also asked people not to guess or spread stories. They said the inquiry will help clear all doubts.

What a coroner inquiry means

A coroner's inquiry is a simple legal process. It is done to find how, when, and where a person died. The coroner is a judge. The coroner does not blame anyone. The coroner does not say who is guilty. The inquiry is only to understand the facts. These hearings usually happen in open court. Sometimes they finish in one day. Sometimes they take many days. In this case, the inquiry may continue in January and February 2026. At the end, the coroner will share the final findings.


Zubeen Garg was a very loved singer from Assam. His songs stayed close to people’s hearts.


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