India, Sept. 20 -- Tony Das n Guwahat

Popular singer from Assam Zubeen Garg, best known for his Ya Ali song, died while scuba diving in Singapore on Friday. The singer sustained injuries during scuba diving and was rushed to a hospital, where he died in the intensive care unit while undergoing treatment. He had gone to Singapore to participate in the three-day North East Festival, which was scheduled to begin on Friday. Garg, 52, is survived by his wife.

"It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Zubeen Garg's passing. While scuba diving, he experienced breathing difficulties and was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead in the ICU around 2.30 p...