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Assam is mourning the loss of its beloved singer-composer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 in Singapore during a scuba-diving accident, with official reports citing drowning as the cause. His final rites are being held with full state honours at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur on September 23, drawing thousands of grieving fans who lined up in long queues at public homage venues in Guwahati. The Assam Police carried his body as pallbearers with a gun salute, while traffic restrictions, dry days, and widespread shop closures reflected the state’s grief. His wife Garima Garg, family members, and even his four pet dogs joined the emotional farewell, as political leaders including CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed him as a cultural icon. A second post-mortem was conducted at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital in the presence of AIIMS doctors for transparency, and tributes poured in from across Assam and beyond, showing the profound impact he had on people’s hearts and the cultural identity of the region.
*This news was published by The Times of India on September 23, 2025.*
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