Mumbai, Sept. 19 -- Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, best known for the song 'Ya Ali', has passed away after a scuba diving accident in Singapore.

The Northeast India Festival also issued a statement, saying that Zubeen Garg suffered breathing difficulties during scuba diving. "He was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST," the statement added.

The news has sent a shockwave across the nation, with condolences and tributes pouring on social media.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mourned the passing of Garg with a heartfelt tribute.

"Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe wh...