Tragedy struck the music world as renowned Assam singer Zubeen Garg tragically drowned while swimming in Singapore. The artist was in the city-state to participate in the India-ASEAN Tourism Year celebrations. Following the incident, the Singapore Police Force provided a post-mortem report to the Indian High Commission, confirming that the cause of death was indeed drowning. Authorities have also stated that there was no evidence of foul play involved.
PTI, New Delhi. Zubeen Garg, a beloved singer from Assam, lost his life due to drowning, not while engaging in scuba diving, but rather while swimming at an island in Singapore. This information emerged from various media outlets on Thursday. Garg was in Singapore to take part in the North East India Festival, an event commemorating both the 60th anniversary of India-ASEAN tourism and the longstanding diplomatic relationships between India and Singapore. The tragic incident occurred on September 19.
As reported by The Straits Times, a prominent newspaper in Singapore, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has shared a copy of the post-mortem report outlining the initial findings regarding Zubeen Garg’s death, following a request from the Indian High Commission. The report confirmed that the singer passed away due to drowning.
High Commission Acknowledges Receipt of Report
The Indian High Commission has confirmed that it received the post-mortem report. Sources indicate that it explicitly stated Zubeen’s death was a result of drowning. The SPF has firmly dismissed any notions of disturbance surrounding the death of the 52-year-old artist. NG Kieling, Associate Director of LIMN La Corporation, was quoted in the newspaper, stating, “The coroner’s investigation concerning Zubeen Garg may clarify the circumstances surrounding his drowning.”
No Suspicion of Murder
The coroner plays a crucial role in determining the cause and manner of death, particularly in cases of violent or suspicious circumstances. However, NG Kyling noted that there is no legal definition for the term “disturbance.” The SPF’s initial statements indicate they harbor no doubts regarding the circumstances of Zubeen’s death, suggesting it was not a result of criminal violence or foul play.
It is significant to mention that on September 19, Zubeen Garg was located at St. John’s Island near Singapore. He was retrieved from the water in an unconscious state and was immediately transported to Singapore General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that day.
