Overview
- Court records show the inquiry will open at Singapore’s State Courts on Jan 14, 2026, with findings submitted to State Coroner Adam Nakhoda.
- Singapore police say investigations continue and, based on findings so far, they do not suspect foul play, urging the public not to speculate.
- Garg, 52, was found unconscious after a call for assistance at St John’s Island on Sept 19 and died in hospital while in Singapore for a cultural festival where he was due to perform the next day.
- In India, a special investigation team has charged several people, including festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, with murder in connection with the death.
- Under Singapore’s Coroners Act, the inquiry establishes how, when and where the death occurred in open court and may span multiple days, with findings to be made public upon conclusion.