Guwahati, Jan 16 (NationPress) Following the investigation into the tragic demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Friday that the local police have conducted a more thorough inquiry than their counterparts in Singapore, which led to the arrest of those deemed responsible for the cultural icon's death.

In a statement, Chief Minister Sarma remarked, "While the Singapore Police found no evidence of foul play surrounding Zubeen Garg's death, we have filed murder charges against four individuals who instigated a scandal involving our cherished singer. They are currently in custody and unable to secure bail. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of the Assam Police, and I assert that our investigative team has performed better than the Singapore authorities."

He further encouraged the public to express gratitude to the Assam government for executing a comprehensive investigation into Garg's premature passing.

Recently, the Singapore Police reported to the court that Garg had been heavily intoxicated aboard a yacht shortly before the drowning incident.

Witnesses testified that Garg had been consuming alcohol on the yacht, with one individual stating that he had several drinks, including gin, whisky, and Guinness Stout.

According to the investigating officer, Garg had initially gone for a swim, returned to the yacht, and expressed fatigue before re-entering the water a few minutes later.

The investigation also looked into Garg's medical background.

The court was informed that he had a documented history of hypertension and epilepsy, with his last notable epileptic episode recorded in 2024.

Forensic examinations revealed the presence of medications for both conditions in his bloodstream.

However, investigators noted that they could not definitively ascertain whether Garg had taken his epilepsy medication on the day of the incident, as eyewitness accounts were inconclusive.

A forensic pathologist testified that there were no physical signs, such as a bitten tongue, that would indicate Garg had experienced an epileptic seizure before entering the water.

The captain of the yacht, named Crazy Monkey, also provided evidence in court.

The captain stated that Garg required assistance from two friends to board the vessel due to his inability to walk properly.

He also mentioned that some passengers had begun drinking before boarding and that he conducted two safety briefings during the voyage.

During his testimony, the captain noted that when he saw Garg entering the water again without a life jacket, he cautioned one of the singer's friends that Garg appeared intoxicated and should not enter the water without proper safety gear.

Furthermore, the captain recounted that he jumped into the water and swam towards Garg after noticing him floating face down.

Police informed the court that witness statements indicated that Garg voluntarily entered the water and showed no signs of suicidal intentions.