Zubeen Garg, the celebrated Assamese singer, passed away due to a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. As per reports, Singapore police rescued the singer and immediately rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors could not save him. His sudden demise has shocked his fans, who mourned his tragic loss.
The news of his sudden death was confirmed by a representative of the North East India Festival in Singapore. While speaking to NDTV, Anuj Kumar Boruah, the representative of North East India Festival, said, "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Zubeen Garg's passing. While scuba diving, he experienced breathing difficulties and was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2.30 pm IST."
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In his last post on Instagram, Zubeen invited people at attended his show in Singapore. He wrote, "Friends in Singpore, I will like to invite you to 4th North East India Festival in Sunctec, Singapore during 20th and 21st September. Come and explore the exotic part of India, we are carrying quality agri, craft products, tea experience, dance forms, fashion shows and evening musical show presenting Rock bands, rappers from India's North East. I will be there throughout the Festival as Cultural Brand Ambassador and will perform on 20th evening with my popular Hindi, Bengali and Assamese Songs. I would like to invite you all, it will be Saturday and Sunday and entry is free. All come and support us. Cheers!"
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Zubeen sang in over 40 languages and was Assam's highest-paid singer. He started his singing career in 1992 and released his album 'Anamika'. He moved to Mumbai in 1995 and released his first Bihu album 'Ujan Piriti'.
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