Zubeen Garg's Family Expresses Concern Over Delayed Justice, Seeks PM Narendra Modi's Intervention

Assamese

singer Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, in Singapore, where he was supposed to perform at the North East India Festival. The investigation into the accidental death continues. Survived by his wife, Zubeen left behind an unmatched legacy in Assamese and Hindi cinema. Amid the investigation, the singer’s family has written to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to fast-track justice. In their letter, the Garg family expressed concern over the delay in legal proceedings and stressed the need for timely justice. Zubeen’s bereaved kin also urged the Prime Minister to intervene to ensure an impartial, transparent, and time-bound trial, citing the matter’s emotional and cultural significance for Assam and the wider region.

Zubeen Garg's family writes to PM Narendra Modi

Additionally, the family highlighted concerns over prolonged hearings and procedural delays. They reiterated their faith in the judiciary but appealed for expedited action in view of public interest and the seriousness of the case. Multiple accused are facing legal proceedings in the Kamrup District and Sessions Court. Owing to the singer’s popularity in Assam, the case has drawn massive public attention as his fans and local cultural bodies demand prompt justice.

Eye witnesses record statements

Earlier in January, Singapore cops told the Coroner's court that Zubeen, on the day of his death, entered water twice. While he wore a life jacket for the first time, he refused to follow safety protocols the next time. Channel News Asia reported that the chief investigating officer informed the court that Zubeen was ‘severely intoxicated’ before going for a swim and several witnesses saw him trying to swim back to the yacht before floating with his face in the water.The captain of the yacht was among the witnesses who gave evidence before the court. He revealed that Zubeen had to be physically supported by two friends while boarding the vessel. Seeing him in an intoxicated state, the captain warned the singer’s friends that he should not enter the water without a life jacket. After noticing the Assamese singer floating face down, the captain jumped in to rescue him.

Zubeen Garg's medical history

Zubeen had a medical history of hypertension and epilepsy. A forensic pathologist testified that there were no physical indicators that could establish whether Garg had suffered an epileptic seizure before entering the water.

Arrests in Zubeen Garg death case

As witnesses record their statements, the court and Assam police are yet to conclude the case. In the past, the Singapore event organiser and Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg's manager, Siddhartha Sharma, were accused of criminal conspiracy.