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Zubeen Garg died in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 18, leaving a void in the entertainment industry and the hearts of his fans. The last rites and cremation of the singer will be performed today, September 23, in Kamarkuchi Village with state honour. The Guwahati government has announced a holiday today owing to the singer's funeral. Preparations are currently underway, while the hundreds of fans have gathered outside the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, where the second autopsy is underway. The final journey will begin when the process is complete.
While addressing the media, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “We will carry the mortal remains of Zubeen Garg from Arjun Bhogeswar Bar