India, Sept. 20 -- Singer Zubeen Garg's untimely death on September 19 has shocked his fans across the world. His family and friends remember him as a jovial man, with incredible talent. His friend, journalist Afsana Ahmed pens a tribute for him:

Assam has plunged into a darkness I have never witnessed in my lifetime.

Zubeen Garg- just 52- tragically passed away in Singapore while swimming with friends (not in the freak scuba-diving accident many are speculating about). His death has left behind an unmatchable musical legacy and millions of fans who are still struggling to accept this reality.

Massive security concerns are expected when Zubeen Garg's body arrives in Assam from Singapore. One hopes the State Government takes every preca...