Singer ZubeenGarg dies: Assam CM says he died while swimming without a life jacket

Assam CM HimantaBiswaSarma informed that ZubeenGarg’s post-mortem exam will be conducted on Saturday.

The Indian music industry and fans mourned the sudden and tragic death ofsinger ZubeenGarg. The singer’s death was confirmed by Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal earlier on Friday. Assam Chief Minister, HimantaBiswaSarma, said Garg died while swimming without a life jacket.

Singer ZubeenGarg dies.

On Friday, the singer, who is best known for the 2006 film Gangster’s song Ya Ali, died after a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Reportedly, he was on a cruise with his friends when he fell into the sea during a scuba diving activity. He was then rushed to a hospital, but had allegedly suffered a heart attack and passed away at 1.10 pm (IST). The Assam CM stated that the Singaporean authorities are questioning the individuals who were accompanying the singer, as reported by the news agency PTI. He further stated that the singer’s post-mortem examination will be conducted on Saturday.

PM Modi mourns the demise of ZubeenGarg.

Prime Minister NarendraModi on Friday condoled Garg’s demise and said the singer would be remembered for his contribution to music. PM wrote on X, “Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer ZubeenGarg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.” The singer’s death was confirmed by Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal earlier on Friday. ZubeenGarg was in Singapore for the North East India Festival and was scheduled to perform on September 20, 2025.

The organizers said in a press statement, “With profound grief, we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved icon, ZubeenGarg, passed away today at Singapore General Hospital around 2:30 PM. Zubeen had arrived in Singapore just the day before yesterday. He was scheduled to be with us at the festival tomorrow, meeting and interacting with people. Earlier today, our entire team was engaged in a business meeting with senior Singaporean industrialists and policymakers at the Shangri-La Hotel to facilitate investments in Northeast India.” They added, “On receiving the news, our team rushed immediately to the hospital and has since been working closely with the High Commission to complete the necessary procedures. This is a monumental loss, and words cannot express the depth of our grief. In light of this tragedy, we are cancelling the event. We are devastated and pray for the departed soul of ZubeenGarg.”