Zubeen Garg, also known as Ya Ali, passed away in a freak scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday. He was 52.
Ashok Singhal, the Assam Cabinet Minister, confirmed the singer`s death on social media on Friday afternoon.
Ashok Singhal penned a note
“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,” the minister posted on X (former Twitter).
Ashok Singhal further wrote, “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.”
Zubeen was in Singapore for a festival
Zubeen had a critical Scuba diving accident. The Singapore police rescued him from the sea and rushed him to the hospital. He was promptly sent to a local hospital in Singapore by ambulance, where physicians were administering emergency care in the ICU and closely monitoring his status.
Zubeen had travelled to Singapore for the North East Festival, where he was due to perform today.
This is a developing story
