The untimely death of one of Assam’s favorite musicians, Zubeen Garg, has created a big gap in the hearts of people across the state and other places as well. While tributes keep coming in, a poignant video on social media has emerged with the singer fighting for life in the water in what is assumed to be his last moments.
The video, which is said to have been shot during his latest visit to Singapore, captures Zubeen swimming sans life jacket, clearly tired and struggling for air as he attempts to swim towards a raft. Friends can be seen trying to rescue him, but the horrific images have left fans in shock. This comes just days after Zubeen was seen having fun at a cruise party, with a life jacket and a smile.
According to reports, Zubeen had initially entered the water with a life jacket but removed it shortly after, saying it was uncomfortable. He returned to swim without one, and during this second attempt, he is believed to have suffered a medical episode. Singapore authorities later confirmed “drowning” as the official cause of death, with officials also suspecting he may have experienced an epileptic seizure.
Zubeen passed away on September 19 while swimming in the sea with friends and colleagues on his trip to attend the North East Festival, a festival that promotes the culture of the region globally. His mortal remains were flown back to Guwahati on September 22, and he was cremated with full state honours in Sonapur on September 23. The government of Assam has since decided to develop the cremation ground into a memorial, and another in his native town, Jorhat.
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Recognized for his strong voice and musical adeptness, Zubeen Garg made an everlasting impression in Indian music, singing more than 40 languages and making a remarkable contribution to Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi music industries.
