Assamese music composer and singer Zubeen Garg passed away at the age of 52 in Singapore. Reportedly, he died due to a mishap while scuba diving. Ashok Singhal, Cabinet Minister of Assam, and many fans took to social media to mourn his demise. Read on to know more...

On Friday, everyone got the shocking news that Assamese music composer and singer Zubeen Garg had passed away at the age of 52 in Singapore. Reportedly, he died due to a mishap while scuba diving. According to reports, after the Singapore police rescued him from the sea, the singer was rushed to a nearby hospital. However, doctors could not save him.

Ashok Singhal, Cabinet Minister of Assam, and many fans took to social media to mourn his demise.

Singhal tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of our beloved Zubeen Garg. Assam has lost not just a voice, but a heartbeat. Zubeen da was more than a singer, he was the pride of Assam and the nation, whose songs carried our culture, our emotions, and our spirit to every corner of the world. In his music, generations found joy, solace, and identity."

"His passing leaves behind a void that can never be filled. Assam has lost its dearest son, and India has lost one of its finest cultural icons. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and countless fans. May his soul find eternal peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire forever. Om Shanti," he further wrote.

Zubeen Garg's Last Instagram Post

Zubeen was in Singapore to attend the 4th North East India Festival. A couple of days ago, he posted a video on Instagram in which he was inviting people to attend the festival.

He had captioned the video as, "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 (sic)."

He further wrote, "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! (sic)."

We at The Free Press Journal pray that his soul rests in peace.