Singapore Coroner's Inquiry Finds Zubeen Garg Severely Intoxicated Before Drowning

A coroner's inquiry in Singapore revealed that Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was severely intoxicated and declined to wear a life jacket before drowning near Lazarus Island on September 19, 2025, a day before a scheduled performance. Witnesses saw him swimming without safety gear before going limp and floating face down. Despite rescue efforts and CPR, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Singapore police do not suspect foul play. Meanwhile, an Indian Special Investigation Team has charged four individuals with murder in connection with his death, amid allegations of conspiracy by the Assam government.