Published: November 2, 2025 · By: NETV Desk
Zubeen Garg: Death, Drowning or Foul Play? Latest Developments, SIT Probe & MLAT Update — জুবিন গাৰ্গ মৃত্যুৰ খণ্ডকথা আৰু তদন্তৰ আধুনিক অৱস্থা
Quick timeline (concise)
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Sept 19, 2025: Zubeen Garg suffered a medical emergency while swimming/scuba-diving in Singapore and was declared dead at a Singapore hospital. Initial certificate cites drowning. Hindustan Times
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Sept 20–23, 2025: Assam declared three days of state mourning; the body was repatriated. The Times of India
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Late Sept 2025: Viral videos and social media raised suspicion; family filed complaints demanding a wider probe. The Indian Express+1
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Late Sept–Oct 2025: Assam formed an SIT and CID involvement increased; FIRs filed against organisers/associates; raids on homes of organisers and team members. The Times of India+1
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Oct–Nov 2025: Singapore transmitted official post-mortem and toxicology reports to Assam police under MLAT/Mutual Legal Assistance channels; investigations and a judicial inquiry ordered. The New Indian Express+1
Full story
1) Cause of death: what Singapore’s documents say
Singapore’s death certificate reportedly lists drowning as the cause of death. Assam officials have sought the full post-mortem and toxicology reports from Singapore to confirm details and determine whether further legal action is needed. Hindustan Times+1
2) Post-mortem & toxicology reports: received by Assam police
Assam police have now received the post-mortem and toxicology reports transmitted by Singapore authorities through MLAT channels. State officials say these documents are being examined by forensic and legal teams to establish if the death was accidental or if criminal negligence/homicide allegations apply. The New Indian Express+1
3) Investigations, SIT and CID involvement
A multi-agency inquiry — including a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Assam CID — has been constituted to probe all angles: possible negligence by event organisers, conduct of people present on the yacht/boat, equipment and safety arrangements during the diving/swimming activity, and whether any criminal offences were committed. The state government has also ordered a judicial inquiry. The Times of India+1
4) FIRs, raids and arrests — widening net
FIRs have been registered against the event organiser, the singer’s manager, and several associates; authorities have conducted raids at multiple addresses linked to the event organiser and team members. Separately, Assam CID warned against circulation of fake documents — several people have been arrested for sharing a fabricated post-mortem report on social media. www.ndtv.com+1
5) Family action and public pressure
Zubeen Garg’s family has filed a complaint with the Assam CID naming the organiser and members of the Singapore team and has demanded that all persons who were with him in Singapore be questioned. Viral video clips showing the singer being urged into the water stoked public suspicion, increasing pressure on authorities to be transparent and swift. The Indian Express+1
6) International cooperation (MLAT) and legal route
Given that the incident occurred in Singapore, the Indian and Assam governments have invoked mutual legal assistance and diplomatic channels to obtain medical records, autopsy findings, CCTV or boat-camera footage, witness statements and other evidence. The central government has coordinated with Singapore authorities to ensure transfer of records and to enable questioning of Singapore-based witnesses where required. The Times of India+1
What’s next (expected steps)
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Forensic teams and SIT will publicly report key findings once evidence is verified; if the toxicology/autopsy suggest any suspicious traces, criminal charges may be broadened. The New Indian Express
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The judicial commission ordered by the Assam government will examine administrative lapses, event permits and safety protocols. The Economic Times
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Authorities have urged the public not to circulate unverified documents or speculation; people spreading fake reports may face legal action. The Times of India
Key quotes
“The death certificate sent by the Singapore High Commission mentions drowning,” Assam CM said, adding the state has sought the full post-mortem report. Hindustan Times
“We will not spare anyone,” the CM wrote after ordering an SIT and judicial action to get to the bottom of the case. The Economic Times
Resources & how readers can help
If you were in Singapore with the singer, have footage, or relevant eyewitness information, contact:
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Assam CID tipline (details to be published by police) — or send evidence to your local police station and the Assam CID complaint cell. The Times of India+1
NETV note on verification
This report synthesises official statements and media reporting available as of November 2, 2025. NETV will update this story as authenticated documents and SIT findings are released. Please avoid sharing unverified documents; Assam CID has warned that fake post-mortem reports are in circulation and arrests have been made. The Times of India
