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Pakistani Band Honors Beloved Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg
7 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Pakistani band Khudgharz pays tribute to late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg
- Garg's family seeks clarity on the circumstances surrounding his sudden demise
- Multiple arrests made in connection with Garg's death
On October 7th, 2025, the Pakistani band Khudgharz paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg during their concert in Karachi. The band performed Garg's iconic hit "Ya Ali" from the 2006 Bollywood film "Gangster," captivating audiences on both sides of the border.
Garg's sudden passing had left his family and fans in shock. In the past few weeks, his wife Garima Saikia Garg and sister Palme Borthakur have demanded clarity about the circumstances surrounding his demise. Garima expressed her desire to know the reason for Garg's physical departure, stating that the question is "burning [her] empty heart day and night." Palme also urged people to provide mental support to the family and help them seek justice for Zubeen.
Following public concern over Garg's death, several individuals have been arrested, including his manager Siddhartha Sharma, musician Shekharjyoti Goswami, singer Amritprava Mahanta, and North East India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta. The investigation into the singer's demise is ongoing.
