Death of Zubeen Garg The music and cultural community were surprised and grieved by the news of Zubeen Garg's unexpected death on Friday, September 19, 2025. Garg was one of Assam's most well-known singers and cultural icons. Following a horrific swimming accident, he died in Singapore at the age of fifty-two. Garg's death has created a void in Assam and across India, where his contributions to music and culture were highly valued.
In order to participate in the North East India Festival, where he was expected to be one of the key performers, Zubeen Garg traveled to Singapore. On the day of the catastrophe, he and his friends and coworkers went on a boat trip off the coast.
According to reports, Garg removed his life jacket while swimming. He was later found unconscious and floating in the sea. He was taken right away to Singapore General Hospital, but the doctors were unable to revive him. Although early reports suggested a scuba diving accident, festival organizers later clarified that Garg had sudden respiratory problems after swimming.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma clarified prior rumors by stating that Garg drowned while swimming without a life jacket.
The Assam government swiftly declared a three-day state mourning period in remembrance of the late artist. All official state-sponsored events have been canceled out of respect. In government buildings, the tricolor was flown at half-mast, and Assamese people observed quiet times.
Additionally, Chief Minister Sarma announced a criminal investigation. Chief Minister Sarma further announced that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) would look into the circumstances surrounding Garg's death. This decision came after a number of First Information Reports (FIRs) against Garg's personal manager and the event organizers that questioned safety procedures during the boat trip.
Garg's mortal remains will also be moved from Singapore to Assam, where they will be honored by the state. His goodbye rites are expected to draw sizable throngs of supporters and well-wishers.
Zubeen Garg was not just a musician but also a cultural ambassador for Assam and the Northeast. Garg was renowned for his ability as a singer in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and Nepali. He made his Bollywood debut in 2006 with the hit song "Ya Ali" from the film Gangster, which went viral nationwide. With his many albums, film scores, and live performances throughout the course of his decades-long career, he made a name for himself as one of the region's most important performers.
Tributes have been coming in from all throughout India. Garg's contribution to Indian music and his role in bringing the North East to the national cultural map were praised by Congressman Rahul Gandhi, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to him as a "voice that unified cultures and generations." Actors, artists, and fans honored his inventiveness and giving spirit by expressing their grief on social media.
Apart from the passing of a beloved artist,
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