, Sept. 20 -- Renowned Indian singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg has passed away following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. The 52-year-old artist from Assam was in the city to perform at the North East India Festival, scheduled for September 20-21.

While diving, Garg experienced severe breathing issues. He was pulled from the water and administered CPR but was declared dead at Singapore General Hospital around 2:30 PM IST. Sources told NDTV that despite attempts to revive him at the scene, he had likely passed away before reaching the hospital.

Authorities confirmed that his body will undergo a post-mortem before being returned to Assam, either today or tomorrow. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated he was in d...