India’s beloved singer and songwriter Zubeen Garg has passed away at the age of 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday.
Known as the “immortal voice” of Assam, Garg’s untimely death has left fans, fellow musicians, and leaders across the country in shock.
According to media reports, the accident occurred while Garg was scuba diving in Singapore, where he had traveled to perform at the North East India Festival in Suntec on September 20 and 21. He was rushed to the hospital immediately after the mishap, but despite doctors’ efforts, he could not be saved.
What was meant to be a moment of leisure turned into a devastating tragedy. The singer had personally invited his fans on social media to attend his performance, promising an evening filled with Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese songs with free entry.