What Is The Real Cause Of Zubeen Garg's Death? Assam CM Hints At Life Jacket Issue Proving Fatal

Zubeen Garg left the world too soon. The singer passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, with his sudden death at 52 sending shockwaves among his fans and industry colleagues. He is renowned for his Bollywood melodies and his significant contributions to the Assamese music industry. Zubeen's unnatural death was previously reported to have occurred while drowning during scuba diving in Singapore. Recently, Assam CM have hinted at what might have actually caused his demise.

Assam CM hints at Zubeen Garg's life jacket issue being the cause of his death

Zubeen Garg's last activity before his untimely passing was scuba diving. The singer just wanted to have some fun and unwind amid nature a day before his big stage performance at the 4th Northeast India Festival. According to reports, Zubeen took a dive into the waters, but was unable to make it back up before the waves proved fatal for him. The Assamese locals who accompanied him to the sea saw his body floating lifeless, took him to the hospital treatment, where he was proclaimed dead.

However, a report by PTI revealed that there was more to Zubeen's death than what is already known to the public. Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in a press conference that a video has been circulating, showing Zubeen Garg jumping into the water body while wearing a life jacket. Referring to a recorded visual of the singer's last activity, he mentioned that after the 1.26 mark, Zubeen was seen returning to the yacht. However, he stated that there was more to it. As per the PTI report, the Assam CM shared that "Zubeen died while swimming without a life jacket."

The report cited that the singer took a second dive into the sea, this time without a life jacket. Zubeen made the decision because he was feeling uncomfortable swimming with the protective garment on. He might have wanted to have more fun, which backfired on him, leading to his death.

Watch the video here.

Zubeen Garg's autopsy and investigation of death are underway

Although Himanta Biswas Sarma hinted at the life jacket issue being the reason for Zubeen's unnatural demise, the concerned authorities are yet to make a final statement regarding the same. The singer's autopsy and investigation into his death are currently underway. According to the report, the Assam CM shared that the autopsy is scheduled to be conducted on September 20, 2025, and the Assamese locals who accompanied Zubeen during his final moments will be questioned by the officials.

Zubeen Garg's Singapore event organisers were unaware of his scuba diving outing

Zubeen Garg's fans are eagerly awaiting his live performance at the 4th Northeast India Festival on September 20, 2025. He was also the show's Cultural Brand Ambassador, responsible for showcasing the rich culture of Northeast India. However, the 52-year-old's little getaway a day earlier was not known to the show's organisers. They were unaware of when and why the Assamese locals took Zubeen to the sea for scuba diving. They shared an official statement that included the information. It can be read as:

"We later learned that a few members of the local Assamese community had taken him on a yacht visit, of which we had no prior knowledge."

The statement also included their grief over the unexpected, fatal accident. According to it, Zubeen passed away at the Singapore General Hospital around 2:30 PM. The singer was taken there by the locals after his still, unresponsive body floated on the sea. The doctors tried their best to save him, but it proved in vain.

About Zubeen Garg's accomplished career

Zubeen Garg was a multifaceted artist who became a cultural icon in Assam while also achieving national recognition in Bollywood. Over the course of three decades, he established himself as a prolific singer, composer, actor, and filmmaker, with a powerful voice that resonated with a generation. He began his professional career in 1992 and went on to record over 38,000 songs in more than 40 languages and master 12 musical instruments. From Gangster movie's Ya Ali to Krrish 3's Dil Tu Hi Bataa, he has lent his voice to some of the most iconic songs in Bollywood.

While Zubeen Garg has passed away, his music shall live on in our hearts forever.

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