Singer Zubeen Garg was “severely intoxicated” when he drowned while
swimming near Lazarus Island, a Singapore police investigator told a court on January 14.
According to a report published by ‘The Straits Times’, Zubeen had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht on September 19, 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Singapore, David Lim, who was testifying on the first day of a coroner’s inquiry into Zubeen’s death.
As his friends tried to convince him to swim back to the yacht, Zubeen suddenly became motionless and began floating face down, added ASP Lim.
According to the testimony, Zubeen’s friends repeatedly urged him to return to the yacht, but he continued swimming.
ASP Lim was the first witness to appear before the court. The proceedings were attended by members of the public as well as Garg’s family. The coroner’s inquiry is still underway as the court continues to examine the events that led to the singer’s death.
Investigation by Singapore police also revealed that Zubeen did not have any suicidal tendencies and was not subjected to duress or coercion before his death.
Zubeen’s autopsy in Singapore found high alcohol levels impacting his coordination.
Zubeen Garg was ‘severely intoxicated’ while drowning, police tells court
