Zubeen Garg's Death: Assam Govt Announces Three-Day State Mourning

Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 14:03 IST

Assam declared three days of state mourning for singer Zubeen Garg after his death in Singapore. All official events are cancelled for three days.

Singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on Friday.

The Assam government has declared three days of state mourning, from Saturday to Monday, following the untimely demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg.

In an official statement, the government expressed deep shock and sorrow over the loss, calling Garg an “eminent artist" whose contributions to Assamese music, cinema, and culture left an indelible mark.

“The Government of Assam expresses deep shock and sorrow at the passing of Shri Zubeen Garg, eminent singer, filmmaker and cultural icon. State mourning has been declared from 20th to 22nd September," the government said in a statement.

As a mark of respect, all official entertainment events, dinners, and ceremonial events have been cancelled during the mourning period. Events under the Seva Saptah initiative that involve ceremonial components or benefit distributions have also been postponed.

However, the government clarified that essential service-oriented activities will continue as planned. These include health camps, Nikshay Mitra support initiatives for tuberculosis patients, and plantation drives, which are part of ongoing public welfare programmes.

“During this period, there will be no official entertainment, dinners, or ceremonial functions. Seva Saptah programmes that involve ceremonial events or distribution of benefits are postponed as a mark of respect. However, service-oriented activities such as health camps, Nikshay Mitra support for TB patients, and plantation will continue," the statement read.

The popular singer from the northeastern state died while scuba diving in Singapore on Friday. The 52-year-old sustained injuries during scuba diving, and was rushed to a hospital, where he died at the intensive care unit while undergoing treatment.

Garg, whose music transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, was not only a household name in Assam but also an influential figure in Indian music and cinema. His sudden demise has left a void in the hearts of millions of fans across the region and the country.

Tributes have poured in from all corners, with leaders, artists, and citizens mourning the loss of a talent who stood as a symbol of Assamese pride and cultural richness.

Manisha Roy

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