New Delhi,  12 Jan

Delhi Police on Monday recorded the statement of the wife of late singer Prashant Tamang as part of the inquiry into his death, officials said.

Police said further action, including the possibility of a probe, will be decided after the post-mortem report is received.

Tamang, who rose to national fame after winning Indian Idol Season 3, passed away in Delhi on Sunday. Police said all possible angles are being examined.

According to officials, information about Tamang’s death was received from a private hospital in Janakpuri, West Delhi. A team from the Sagarpur police station reached the hospital and completed the required legal formalities.

The singer, a resident of southwest Delhi, was brought to the hospital by his wife, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

“A post-mortem examination has been conducted to determine the cause of death. Statements of the wife and relatives have been recorded. The family has stated that they do not suspect any foul play,” a police officer said.

Apart from his music career, Tamang was also associated with the web series Paatal Lok 2, which expanded his audience beyond the music industry