Indian Singer Zubeen Garg Dies In Scuba Diving Accident In Singapore: Media Reports

Zubeen Garg, a celebrated singer and songwriter from India's Assam, passed away on Friday. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma offered his condolences to the "immortal voice".

His death was due to a scuba diving accident in Singapore, according to media reports.

Popular Assamese actor Adil Hussain also expressed his "devastation and shock" at the news of Garg's death in the accident in Singapore. The artist shared a touching note:

"His contribution to Assamese music and culture is extraordinary. He will live amongst us through his songs."

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"Good bye Zubeen. Until we meet on the other side. Keep singing with your beautiful voice and make Gods happy."

The musician was in Singapore for the North East India Festival in Sunctec on September 20 and 21. The singer had invited his fans to attend, through a message shared on his social media.

The festival includes not just music and dance, but also crafts, tea experiences, and fashion shows. Garg was set to perform on September 20, with free entry to his show featuring popular Hindi, Bengali and Assamese Songs, he shared on social media.

Condolences from India's music fraternity poured in through the day on social media. Popular music composer Pritam, who worked with Zubeen on the hit song 'Ya Ali' (Gangster, 2006) said that he was still trying to come to terms with the sad news.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote on X, "My dear brother Zubeen - Rest in Rhythm! We will miss you, your mellifluous voice and you indomitable spirit. Music teaches us to fight, to heal and to have faith. Your songs are your legacy and shall remain immortal forever.

Singer Jubin Nautiyal posted, "Your music will echo in our hearts forever ,
A true talent gone too soon."

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