Assam’s Heartbeat Falls Silent: Legendary Singer Zubeen Garg Dies in Singapore at 52
Headline:
Celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (aged 52) has been reported dead after an accident in Singapore during a visit for a North-East related event. Multiple Indian and regional outlets report he was rescued from the water, taken to a Singapore hospital and later pronounced dead. India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV
Executive Summary
- Multiple mainstream Indian outlets report that Zubeen Garg — singer, composer and actor widely known in Assam and beyond — suffered a fatal accident in Singapore on 19 September 2025 while taking part in a recreational activity and later died in hospital. (India Today, NDTV)
- Most major reports attribute the accident to a scuba-diving incident; a few regional outlets initially described the activity as paragliding or reported conflicting details. (Hindustan Times, Economic Times)
- He was reportedly rescued from the water by Singapore authorities and transported to a nearby hospital where he was placed in intensive care but could not be revived. (NDTV)
Verified Facts
- Date & location of incident: Reports place the incident in Singapore on 19 Sept 2025. (India Today, Hindustan Times)
- Injury / cause reported: Most outlets report a scuba-diving accident; a small number mention paragliding. (Hindustan Times, Economic Times)
- Emergency response: Rescued from the sea by Singapore police/rescue teams, rushed to hospital, admitted to ICU. (Sentinel Assam)
- Outcome: Declared dead in hospital. (Age 52). (NDTV, India Today)
- Context: In Singapore for the North East Festival / cultural event. (Sentinel Assam)
Event Timeline
- Before / during 19 Sept 2025: Travelled to Singapore for North East Festival related events. (Sentinel Assam)
- On the day (19 Sept): During water-related activity (mostly reported as scuba diving), he went into distress and was pulled from the sea. (Economic Times)
- Shortly after rescue: Transferred by rescue services to hospital ICU. (Sentinel Assam)
- Later the same day: Died despite medical interventions. Media began reporting and officials issued condolences. (NDTV)
