A coroner's inquiry into the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg will commence in Singapore on January 14, 2026. Garg, 52, died on September 19, 2025, after encountering distress while swimming off St John's Island, prior to a scheduled performance. Singapore police have stated that preliminary investigations indicate no foul play and findings will be submitted to the State Coroner. The inquiry, a judicial fact-finding process, aims to establish the circumstances of his death without assigning criminal liability.