Zubeen Garg Funeral Updates: Assam’s Heartthrob To Be Cremated Today, Body Reaches Sarusajai Stadium

Last Updated:September 23, 2025, 10:14 IST

Zubeen Garg Death Last Rites: Zubeen Garg’s last rites will be held in Kamarkuchi in Assam today.

Zubeen Garg died in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. (Photo Credits: Instagram)

Zubeen Garg Funeral Updates: Singer Zubeen Garg, who died in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on Friday, will be laid to rest in Assam on Tuesday. Garg’s last rites will be performed at Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur, a small town located on the outskirts of Guwahati city. Assam’s heartthrob’s untimely demise has left a void in the hearts of millions of fans across the region and the country.

The 52-year-old singer’s mortal remains were brought to Sarusajai Stadium and were placed in a glass casket draped with a traditional Assamese gamosa. Fans queued for hours, some travelling from far corners of Assam, to catch a last glimpse of the star who defined a generation of music in the state.

The atmosphere turned deeply emotional as Garg’s family members, close relatives, and even his four pet dogs stayed by his side at the stadium.

Prominent figures, including Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, singer Papon, and a representative of the King of Bhutan, also arrived to pay tribute.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pays Tribute

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to the late popular singer Zubeen Garg, stating, “There will never be another Zubeen.”

“A few hours left before #BelovedZubeen begins his final journey. A short while ago, I joined his well wishers at Sarusajai Stadium to pay my tributes. The last 2 days symbolised the love he commands over people. There will never be another Zubeen (sic),” CM Sarma tweeted.

Earlier on Monday, the CM inspected the cremation site to take stock of preparations before his family and fans bid adieu to the Assamese singer.

Huge Crowd Gathers At Crematorium

Further, a huge crowd gathered at the crematorium in Kamarkuchi NC village to attend the last rites of the singer.

Garg was brought home to a wave of mourning that has engulfed the state.

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