Overview
- Assistant Superintendent David Lim testified that Garg removed an oversized life jacket, declined a smaller one and swam alone toward Lazarus Island before becoming motionless face down.
- Witness videos played in court showed him taking off the vest and struggling to reboard earlier, and observers noted foaming at his mouth before he was pulled back onto the yacht.
- A distress call was made at 3:36pm and a Police Coast Guard craft arrived in under 10 minutes; CPR continued as the yacht headed to Marina South Pier, and Garg was pronounced dead at about 5:13pm.
- Toxicology reported a blood alcohol concentration of 333 mg per 100 ml; the autopsy detected hypertension and epilepsy medications, no other drugs and no definitive signs of a seizure.
- Singapore police say they do not suspect foul play as up to 35 witnesses are slated to testify, while an Assam Special Investigation Team has filed a chargesheet alleging murder against several people including the festival organiser.