
Zubeen Garg, a renowned Assamese singer, died by drowning in Singapore on September 19, 2023, after reportedly consuming alcohol and refusing to wear a life jacket while swimming. Singapore police ruled out foul play, attributing the death to accidental drowning. Meanwhile, in India, several individuals connected to the North East India Festival, including organisers and security personnel, have applied for bail amid an ongoing investigation led by Assam authorities, with some officials alleging murder. The case remains under legal scrutiny with differing views on the circumstances of Garg's death.
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