The findings were submitted to the state coroner for a coroner’s inquiry, which establishes the cause and circumstances of a death.
“The state coroner considered all evidence, including the SPF’s investigation findings, and ruled the death of Mr Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning on Mar 25, 2026, with no evidence of foul play, consistent with what SPF had found through our investigations,” the police said.
“The coroner also found no evidence to suggest that Mr Zubeen Garg’s death was caused by an anaphylactic reaction to medications, substances, food or drinks.”
SPF said in October that it did not suspect foul play in Mr Garg’s death and reiterated this in December.
Directly addressing a concern raised by Mr Garg’s widow about this finding, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said in his ruling that the police had carried out a comprehensive investigation.
He said that Mr Garg’s death was “simply due to an unfortunate and tragic accidental drowning” and that no one had forced, coerced or pushed him into the water.
There was also no evidence that the people rescuing him had deliberately held his face underwater, said Mr Nakhoda.
Mr Garg died a day before he was slated to perform at the North East India Festival in Singapore, which was organised to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and India.
He was cremated with state honours in his home state of Assam, where he was hugely popular. His cremation ceremony, which included a 21-gun salute, drew more than a million mourners.
“The SPF extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Zubeen Garg,” said the police.
“Members of the public are reminded to refrain from comments that impugn the integrity of the court’s judgment or the judicial process.”