Singapore Police (SPF) says preliminary probe finds no signs of foul play in Zubeen Garg’s death; autopsy and findings sent to India. Investigation may take months.
Singapore Police Force (SPF) has said its preliminary investigation into the death of noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg does not indicate foul play, while a more detailed inquiry under Singapore’s Coroners Act is expected to continue for months. The SPF submitted its preliminary findings and autopsy report to the High Commission of India on October 1; officials noted the probe may take around three months or longer before final conclusions are reached. This update contrasts with subsequent arrests made by Assam Police, where seven people, including the singer’s brother, were detained in connection with alleged involvement after Zubeen’s death in Singapore on September 19.
Authorities emphasised that the coroner will determine whether a Coroner’s Inquiry is needed; until then, the SPF urged the public to avoid speculation and the spread of unverified information. In Assam, tensions flared when a police convoy transporting five accused to Baksa District Jail was attacked by an angry crowd of fans, prompting charges and further arrests related to that incident. The Assam government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and said a delegation of state police officers will travel to Singapore to coordinate with SPF investigators.
Key evidence streams likely to shape the final finding include the autopsy and toxicology reports, digital timelines such as call logs and CCTV footage, witness statements and the SPF’s forensic analyses. Legal and forensic experts say establishing cause and manner of death across jurisdictions requires close cooperation and transparent sharing of forensic records. For readers searching updates, relevant search phrases include Zubeen Garg cause of death Singapore autopsy, SPF preliminary findings Zubeen Garg, Assam Police arrests Zubeen case, Coroner’s Inquiry process Singapore, and cross-border forensic investigation updates. The situation remains fluid; authorities on both sides have promised regular briefings as investigations progress.
