Zubeen Garg's Wife Garima Appeals Fans To Withdraw FIRs: 'I Hope Last Rites Go Peacefully'

The sudden death of Zubeen Garg has left fans across India and beyond heartbroken. The singer, known for his soulful voice and chart-topping song Ya Ali, passed away at the age of 52 in a tragic scuba

diving accident in Singapore, just a day before he was scheduled to perform at a cultural festival promoting North East India. His music, activism, and larger-than-life personality had touched countless lives, and his loss has created a wave of grief among admirers, colleagues, and the community. Amid this sorrow, his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, has shared a heartfelt message urging calm, unity, and respect during his final journey, while also appealing for the withdrawal of all FIRs filed in connection with the incident.

Garima Saikia Garg shares emotional message

In a video message shared by India Today Nepal, Garima spoke directly to fans in Nepali, urging them to allow the late singer’s final rites to proceed peacefully. She said, “I am urging everyone – Zubeen is coming home. When he was alive, you all showered him with love and blessings, and Zubeen loved all of you in return. I hope the last rites for his departure go peacefully. The police, along with the state administration, are fully supporting us.”

She further talked about the support of Siddharth, a close family friend who has been like a brother to Zubeen. Garima recalled his assistance during difficult times, including Zubeen’s severe seizure in 2020 and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Zubeen has always been our own, and whenever anyone spoke against Siddharth, Zubeen always stood by him. Please allow Siddharth to be part of Zubeen’s final journey. I request everyone to set aside any negative thoughts about Siddharth. I need all my people around me tomorrow, and I will need Siddharth’s support, without him, I cannot do anything.”

She also appealed to authorities and the public to withdraw all FIRs filed against Siddharth, “Zubeen has many unfinished tasks, and I cannot complete them alone. I also request that all FIRs filed against Siddharth be withdrawn.”

Who is Garima Saikia Garg?

Garima Saikia Garg is a renowned Assamese costume designer, film producer, and creative professional, celebrated for her contributions to Assamese and regional Indian cinema. Over the years, she has co-produced several projects.

Born in Assam, Garima Saikia Garg developed a love for the arts early in life. She earned a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and later explored writing, editing, and blogging, all while completing an industrial internship at CPWD.

Garima Saikia Garg has made her mark in films like Kanchanjangha (2019), Sikaar (2024), and Mission China (2017).

Garima Saikia Garg married Zubeen Garg in 2002, and together they became a symbol of Assamese culture. While she has shared in Zubeen’s legacy, Garima has also built a successful career of her own.

Zubeen Garg’s untimely death

Zubeen Garg, a celebrated musician, actor, and activist, was in Singapore to perform at a three-day cultural festival showcasing North East India on the global stage. Tragically, he passed away just a day before his scheduled performance in a scuba diving incident. Following the incident, the festival organisers decided to cancel the event, and an FIR was filed against them.