India, Sept. 19 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reacted to the tragic passing of singer Zubeen Garg, saying Assam lost "one of its favourite sons". Most popularly known for the song 'Ya Ali', Zubeen Garg died in Singapore, reportedly while taking part in a scuba diving activity.

Reacting to the singer's death, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X: "Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go".

Zubeen Garg, 52, was a household name across the country, especially in Assam where he rose to fame in the 90s.

More details awaited.

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