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Second Autopsy Conducted on Zubeen Garg in Guwahati as Assam Prepares State Funeral Today

A CID investigation was opened after multiple FIRs accused organisers of overworking the singer.

Zubeen Garg lost his life in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on 19 September.
Zubeen Garg died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday.
Fans gather to pay their respect to musician Zubeen Garg at Jalukbari in Guwahati
Mortal remains of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg being taken for his last rites, in Guwahati, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Overview

  • Doctors at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, joined by AIIMS–Guwahati specialists, carried out a fresh post-mortem on Tuesday morning before the cremation.
  • Final rites with full state honours are scheduled at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati, with Assam Police as pallbearers and a ceremonial gun salute.
  • Authorities announced extensive measures for the procession, including statewide closure of educational institutions, closure of government offices in Kamrup (Metro), highway restrictions, and dry days.
  • Lakhs of mourners queued at Guwahati’s Sarusajai stadium for a second day, with dignitaries such as the Assam governor, singer Papon and a representative of the Bhutanese king paying respects.
  • Singapore’s death certificate cites drowning; Assam is seeking the full autopsy report while also planning memorials in Kamarkuchi and Jorhat, with associates working to digitally safeguard Garg’s voice.