SINGAPORE, March 25 -- The death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg after a swim off Lazarus Island has been ruled an accidental drowning, with a Singapore coroner finding no evidence of foul play, The Straits Times reported.

Delivering his findings, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said there was "no reason to disagree" with the Police Coast Guard's conclusion after reviewing the evidence presented during the inquiry.

A death certificate issued by Singapore General Hospital listed the cause of death as drowning.

The inquiry heard that Garg had consumed alcohol and declined to wear a life jacket before entering the water during a yacht trip on September 19, 2025. Witnesses said he appeared unsteady even before boarding, needing assistance from fri...