Zubeen Garg’s Cremation: Assam Bids Farewell to Its Iconic Voice
The state of Assam and the entire Northeast region plunged into grief as Zubeen Garg , one of the most celebrated musicians of India, was laid to rest on September 23, 2025. His cremation was performed at Kamarkuchi in Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati, with full state honours . The event marked the end of an era in Assamese music and culture, with lakhs gathering to bid their final farewell. The Final Journey of Zubeen Garg On September 19, 2025, Zubeen Garg tragically lost his life while swimming in Singapore without a life jacket. He was in the city to attend the North East India Festival , where he was scheduled to perform the very next day. Initially, Singapore authorities conducted an autopsy and declared the cause of death as drowning , but given his past history of epileptic seizures, the Assam government ordered a second autopsy at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Doctors from AIIMS-Guwahati were also present to rule out any foul play. The cremation...