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Zubeen Garg’s Death Certificate Cites Drowning as Assam Awaits Singapore Post-Mortem

A cross-border inquiry advances with Assam CID reviewing FIRs alongside video claims.

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Zubeen Garg
The decision to cremate Garg at Kamarkuchi was taken at a cabinet meeting on Sunday evening.
Singer Zubeen Garg. Garg died on September 19 while scuba diving in Singapore.

Overview

  • Assam’s chief minister said the Singapore High Commission sent a death certificate listing drowning, while the formal autopsy report has not yet been received.
  • The chief secretary is in touch with the Singapore Ambassador to obtain the post-mortem, and the documents will be forwarded to the CID.
  • An FIR in Morigaon names NEIF organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and manager Siddhartha Sharma over an alleged conspiracy, with officials noting Singapore police will investigate events there.
  • A viral video under scrutiny appears to show associates urging Garg into the sea as a life jacket is refused, raising fresh questions about safety and potential negligence.
  • Thousands continue to pay respects at Guwahati’s Sarusajai stadium, with a state funeral scheduled for September 23 at Kamarkuchi where the chief minister has inspected preparations.