The untimely demise of Zubeen Garg has left the entire country in deep shock. Now, in a candid conversation with CNN-News18, the singer’s wife, Garima Garg, has reflected on the circumstances surrounding his death and hinted at his manager’s role in Zubeen’s sudden demise. For the unversed, the singer was in Singapore for the celebration of the 60th year of India-Singapore Diplomatic Relations, when he tragically drowned while swimming.
Zubeen Garg’s wife, Garima Garg, reacts to the singer’s demise
All the events in Singapore were cancelled in the wake of Zubeen Garg’s tragic death. He was an idol for millions in Assam and India, and lakhs of his fans turned up during his last rites. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they have extended a copy of the autopsy report, according to which he died after swimming in waters off Singapore island. However, while the Singapore authorities have ruled out foul play in Zubeen’s death, his family is not so certain.
During the conversation, Garima Garg revealed that Zubeen Garg was unexpectedly taken for a picnic and swimming, despite being visibly exhausted from his previous tours. She questioned why the singer was not being taken care of, despite his manager being present. Zubeen’s manager, Siddhartha Sharma and festival chief organiser, Shyamkanu Mahanta, were arrested in Delhi on October 1, 2025, in connection with the singer’s death. They were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, criminal conspiracy and causing death by negligence.
Garima Garg on Zubeen Garg’s health before the tragic accident
In the same conversation, Garima Garg revealed that she talked to Zubeen on the night of September 18, 2025, the night before the tragic accident took away his life. She shared that the the singer never mentioned his picnic plans, which indicate that he himself might not have been aware of such developments. Garima also added that when she asked Siddhartha about what happened to her husband he stated that Zubeen had a seizure inside water. She was quoted as saying:
“He usually sleeps during the day; maybe he was forcefully taken. He was also on medication – I don’t even know if he was given his medicines. He never had a heart problem… when he had the seizure, he was back in a minute. I was really shocked. There might be many things… this was not death due to scuba diving. Investigation is on, and we all want to know what exactly happened. I trust the legal system. Assam CM is taking it seriously. I am sure we will get justice very soon.”
Zubeen Garg’s death investigation
A special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized bundles of ‘incriminating’ documents and items from Shyamkanu’s home during the raid on September 25, 2025 and September 26, 2025, according to news agency PTI. The team found multiple PAN cards in the name of a firm, nearly 30 stamp seals of different companies and government officials, and documents related to several benami properties.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police has also been formed and is currently probing Zubeen Garg’s death after more than 60 FIRs were lodged across the state against Shyamkanu Mahanta, the main organiser of the Northeast India Festival in Singapore, where the singer had gone to perform, and almost 10 others, including Zubeen’s manager Siddharth Sharma.
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