Tragic Loss: Zubeen Garg, Celebrated Assamese Singer, Dies in Scuba Diving Accident
Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, famous for hits like 'Ya Ali' and 'Piya Re', passed away at 52 in Singapore following a scuba diving accident. Friends and fans, including famous musicians and Assam's Chief Minister, expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden loss of the beloved artist.
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The music world was rocked by the unexpected passing of Zubeen Garg, a celebrated Assamese singer known for chart-toppers like 'Ya Ali' and 'Piya Re'. The 52-year-old artist died in Singapore after a scuba diving mishap, leaving fans and colleagues devastated.
Garg was participating in the North East Festival when the incident occurred. Despite immediate medical attention and attempts to save him at Singapore General Hospital, tragedy struck and he was pronounced dead in the ICU.
A flood of tributes poured in as artists like Adil Hussain, Papon, Vishal Mishra, Armaan Malik, and Pritam took to social media to express their sorrow and extend condolences to Garg's family. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also marked the loss of one of the state's cherished sons.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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