The Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Friday stated that preliminary investigations into the death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg do not indicate foul play, though the probe remains ongoing.

Garg passed away in Singapore on September 19, reportedly while swimming, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast India Festival. The SPF urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information amid speculation surrounding the circumstances of his death.

According to the SPF, the investigation is being conducted under Singapore’s Coroners Act, 2010. The police added that once the investigation expected to take up to three months is completed, the findings will be submitted to the State Coroner, who will decide whether to hold a Coroner’s Inquiry to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the singer’s death.

The SPF shared the autopsy report and preliminary findings with India’s High Commission on October 1 at their request. The force reaffirmed its commitment to a “thorough and professional investigation” and appealed for public patience during the ongoing inquiry.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that Singapore Police will meet with the Assam Police team, led by SIT head and ADGP Munna Gupta, on October 21 to discuss the investigation. “Justice for Zubeen will prevail,” Sarma posted on X, assuring continued efforts for justice.

In Assam, five individuals event organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, suspended APS officer Sandipan Garg, and PSOs Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya have been remanded to judicial custody by the CJI court in Guwahati in connection with the case.