A “coroner’s case” into the death of Zubeen Garg is being undertaken in Singapore, where the superstar died during a yacht outing on September 19, The Indian Express has learnt. A coroner’s inquiry typically follows when a death is suspected to be caused by “unlawful act or omission”, where the cause is unknown, or where the circumstances surrounding it are suspicious.

Garg, 52, was in the country as a cultural brand ambassador for the North East India Festival, Singapore, scheduled for September 20-21. On September 19, he went on a yacht outing, reportedly with some members of the Assam Association Singapore, and lost consciousness while swimming.

He was declared dead when he was taken to Singapore General Hospital, and the death certificate issued by Singapore authorities states that t

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