Zubeen Garg’s Last Rites On Tuesday With State Honours: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the late musical icon Zubeen Garg will be cremated with full state honours on September 23. The decision comes after thousands of fans gathered across Assam to pay their last respects to the legendary singer, who passed away in Singapore on Friday.

Zubeen Garg’s Cremation Site Finalised Near Guwahati

Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, CM Sarma said, “We have decided to cremate the legendary singer Zubeen Garg on September 23, close to Disang resort in Sonapur. Many people are still coming to pay their homage to their beloved Zubeen Garg.”

He further explained, “The Jorhat people have demanded that Zubeen should be cremated at Jorhat because he spent his childhood in Jorhat and started his singing journey from Jorhat. We have discussed the matter with Garima Garg and the family members of Zubeen, and they have said that to cremate Zubeen near Guwahati.”

Guwahati | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, “… Following the wish of Zubeen Garg’s family members, the Assam cabinet has decided to conduct the last rites of Zubeen Garg at Kamarkuchi (just 7-8 km from Khanapara, Guwahati) and the state government will construct a Samadhi… pic.twitter.com/uWIumk1f5W

— ANI (@ANI) September 21, 2025

Fans to Get More Time for Final Homage

CM Sarma assured fans that arrangements have been made for them to pay their last respects. He said, “The Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium in Sarusajai will remain open round-the-clock, allowing thousands of fans to pay their last respects to legendary singer Zubeen Garg.”

He added, “More and more people wish to see our beloved Zubeen one last time, and we deeply understand these sentiments. Therefore, Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium will remain open throughout the night today for the public to pay their respects to Zubeen. Tomorrow also, the mortal remains of Zubeen will be kept at Sarusajai for people to offer their homage.”

Mourning Period Extended by Assam Government

The Chief Minister also announced an extension of the state mourning period.

“The state government had declared a three-day mourning till September 22, but it has been extended by another day for his cremation,” he stated.

Cause of Death Confirmed

CM Sarma shared that the Singapore government has issued the death certificate, confirming the cause of death.

“The Singapore government has issued the singer’s death certificate, which states that he died due to drowning,” he revealed.

Zubeen Garg tragically passed away on Friday while swimming in the sea without a life jacket, leaving behind a void in the music industry and in the hearts of his fans.