Overview

• After a post-mortem in Singapore and handover to Indian officials, the singer’s body arrived via Delhi and was taken to Guwahati for a public homage from 9 am to 7 pm at Sarusajai Stadium.
• Large crowds lined the streets in Guwahati, with processions and public mourning, as Assam’s chief minister accompanied the remains and coordinated state arrangements.
• Garg, 52, experienced breathing difficulties during a scuba outing in Singapore, was rescued and given CPR, and was declared dead at Singapore General Hospital around 2:30 pm IST.
• Singapore authorities are conducting follow-up enquiries, with Assam’s chief minister citing video indicating he removed a life jacket before re-entering the water and saying companions will be questioned.
• He had travelled to perform at the North East India Festival, which was canceled, as national leaders and prominent musicians shared tributes recognizing his cultural legacy.