Indian singer Zubeen Garg swam without life vest, drowned near Lazarus Island: Coroner’s court


SINGAPORE - Indian singer Zubeen Garg (pic) was “severely intoxicated” when he drowned while swimming in waters near Lazarus Island, a police investigator revealed on Jan 14.

Garg, 53, had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht in September 2025, said Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Lim, who was testifying during a hearing at the coroner’s court.

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