A coroner’s inquiry into the death of noted Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg will commence in Singapore on January 14, according to court records.
The proceedings will be held at the State Courts, Channel News Asia reported on Monday. Singapore police have said their investigation findings will be placed before State Coroner Adam Nakhoda as part of the inquest.
Garg, 52, died in Singapore on September 19, a day before he was scheduled to perform at a cultural festival.
Police had earlier said they received a call for assistance at St John’s Island on the day of the incident.
Garg was found unconscious and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The singer, who hailed from Assam and enjoyed a large following across the North East and beyond, reportedly died while swimming in the sea off the island’s coast.
Earlier this month, Singapore police said investigations into the death were ongoing and confirmed that a coroner’s inquiry had been scheduled for January and February 2026.
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They have also stated that, based on findings so far, there is no indication of foul play, and have urged the public to refrain from speculation.
A coroner’s inquiry in Singapore is a judicial fact-finding exercise to determine the cause, timing and circumstances of a death. Under the Coroners Act, the coroner does not assign criminal responsibility.
Such inquiries are typically conducted in open court unless there are compelling reasons otherwise. The process may conclude in a single day or extend over multiple hearings.
At the end of the inquiry, the coroner will record findings on the circumstances surrounding the death.
