Tragic Loss: Assam's Iconic Voice Zubeen Garg Passes Away in Scuba Diving Accident

Zubeen Garg, a beloved singer from Assam, tragically passed away at 52 while scuba diving in Singapore. He was attending the North East Festival when he sustained injuries. Despite CPR and hospital efforts, he was pronounced dead, leaving a void in Assam's cultural landscape.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 19-09-2025 16:00 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 16:00 IST
Tragic Loss: Assam's Iconic Voice Zubeen Garg Passes Away in Scuba Diving Accident
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Beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically lost his life in a scuba diving incident in Singapore on Friday, according to festival organizers in the region. Garg, who was just 52, leaves behind a legacy cherished by fans across India and is mourned by his wife.

Garg was in Singapore to participate in the North East Festival, a cultural event he was set to headline. He encountered critical injuries while scuba diving and succumbed at a local hospital's ICU despite medical efforts to stabilize him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed profound sorrow over the loss, calling it a significant setback for the state and the nation. In a heartfelt post, he lamented the early departure of one of Assam's most favored sons.

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