Published on : 03 Oct 2025, 10:22 am

Guwahati: In a poignant tribute to Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg , the island in Singapore where the singer tragically passed away on September 19 has been renamed “Zubeen Garg Island ” on Google Maps.

Zubeen was attending the North East India Festival in Singapore when he went swimming off St. John’s Island during a yacht outing. He reportedly drowned after falling unconscious in the waters, sparking widespread grief and an ongoing international investigation.

The renaming, though symbolic, has struck an emotional chord with fans across the globe, who have flooded social media with screenshots, messages, and tributes. Admirers see the gesture as both a celebration of Zubeen’s global impact and a reminder of the continuing quest for

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