'Voice of Assam is no more': Top Indian singer Zubeen Garg dies after scuba diving accident in Singapore


Assam singer Zubeen Garg, who died at 52, is survived by his wife and father. -- PHOTO: ZUBEEN.GARG/ INSTAGRAM

ASSAM, India (The Statesman/ANN): Assam singing sensation Zubeen Garg has died in Singapore after a freak accident on Friday (Sept 19).

Speaking to the Indian media, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it is a huge loss for the north-eastern state.

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