Zubeen Garg's Final Journey Begins, State Honors and Public Tribute
Zubeen Garg, Assam's iconic singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker, passed away at age 52 in Singapore on September 19 while attending the Northeast India Festival. The official cause of death is drowning, but public demand and an ongoing investigation into potential negligence have prompted a second autopsy in Guwahati. His death has triggered statewide mourning, with thousands paying tribute. His final rites will be conducted with full state honors, as Assam bids an emotional farewell to a cultural legend.
