Tragic Loss of Assam's Icon: Zubeen Garg Dies in Singapore Accident
Assam's beloved singer, Zubeen Garg, tragically died in a yacht accident in Singapore, prompting the cancellation of the North East India Festival. Despite planned interactions with the local community, the festival's agenda shifted to emergency procedures with authorities following the untimely event.
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Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg met a tragic end in Singapore when a yacht trip accident claimed his life, a significant loss felt deeply by the Assamese community. Zubeen had been scheduled to participate in the North East India Festival.
The three-day festival, slated to begin on September 19, was cancelled in the wake of the tragedy. Zubeen, who had arrived in Singapore the previous day, was expected to engage with festival attendees and the local community.
Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta revealed that the accident occurred while the festival team was in a meeting with Singaporean officials to foster investments in Northeast India. The shock of the incident led to an immediate focus on complying with formalities and supporting Zubeen's family.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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