š° Assam Erupts After Zubeen Gargās Death šš„
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- Oct 4, 2025
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TL;DR:Ā Iconic Assamese singer Zubeen GargĀ drowned in Singapore, but anger floods Assam š„. Over 60 FIRs filed, 2 close aides arrested, and streets packed with mourning fans.

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š¶ What Happened?Singer Zubeen Garg, Assamās cultural icon, died by drowning on 19 Sept 2025Ā in Singapore. Soon after, outrage spread like wildfire ā”āover 60 FIRsĀ filed against his manager & event organiser.
š®āāļø A minister even posted their photos online claiming ājustice deliveredā ā sparking criticism for violating due process āļø.
š Flashback / ContextZubeen wasnāt just a singer ā he was a movement š¤. His music gave voice to Assamese identity, from Ya AliĀ to O Bideshi Bondhu. His sudden death and the governmentās handling hit a nerve among fans already upset with rising inequality and political favoritism.
š¬ Who Gains & Who Loses?Fans lose their hero š. The government faces a trust crisis š. And Assamās youth, who saw Zubeen as hope and rebellion šø, now question justice itself.
š„ Peopleās AngleLakhs filled Guwahati streets, candles in hand šÆļø. Many said: āWeāre not just crying for Zubeen ā weāre angry at a system that forgets its artists.ā
š” MediaFx TakeThis isnāt just mourning ā itās a mirror š. Zubeenās death reopened the pain of being unheard in Indiaās Northeast. For every young artist dreaming beyond borders, itās a reminder that fame without safety is hollow š.













































