MUMBAI: Renowned Assamese singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg has died following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. The artist was rescued from the sea by Singapore Police and rushed to a local hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Despite efforts to save him, doctors were unable to revive him.
Zubeen had travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East Festival, scheduled for today. News of the tragic accident has sent shockwaves through his large and devoted fanbase, with many mourning his sudden passing and remembering his decades of musical contribution.