Singer Zubeen Garg passed away on September 19 in Singapore. Earlier reports suggested a scuba diving accident, but his wife clarified he suffered a seizure while swimming at Lazarus Island. Bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami accused manager Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta of poisoning Zubeen, ignoring critical signs like frothing at the mouth, and allegedly endangering passengers on the yacht.
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In recognition of his immense contribution to music and culture, the University will rename its Centre for Performing Arts and Culture as the Zubeen Garg Centre for Performing Arts and Culture. To further preserve his memory, a statue of the legendary singer will be installed, while a coffee table book documenting his extraordinary life and creative journey will also be published.
Legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg will be laid to rest on September 23, after the Assam Cabinet which was led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma approved the allotment of 10 bigha land in Kamarkuchi near Guwahati to build his memorial.
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, 52, died in Singapore following a scuba diving accident. He was in the city to perform at the North East Festival on September 20. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on X that after a post-mortem in Singapore, Garg’s body will be returned to Guwahati, with updates to follow.