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Assam Orders Second Autopsy for Zubeen Garg Ahead of State-Honours Cremation

Officials cite public demand for clarity after Singapore certified drowning as the cause.

Overview

  • Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a fresh post-mortem will be conducted Tuesday morning at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital with AIIMS Guwahati doctors present, with the family's consent.
  • The Crime Investigation Department has taken up a case after multiple FIRs accused North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta and manager Siddhartha Sharma of negligence, with police warning against unverified claims online.
  • Singapore authorities conducted a non-invasive autopsy and issued a death certificate listing drowning, while Assam pursues the second examination and seeks the full post-mortem report from Singapore.
  • Cremation with full state honours is scheduled at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati, with a restricted procession, traffic closures, dry days, and a police gun salute; Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will attend on behalf of the Centre.
  • Tens of thousands continued to file past Garg’s casket at Sarusajai Stadium, Jorhat saw a highway blockade by fans urging a venue change, and the state announced memorial plans and future immersion of ashes in Jorhat; associates are also moving to digitally preserve his voice to prevent AI misuse.