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Assam Bids Farewell to Zubeen Garg: A Cultural Icon Remembered

By TNI Team September 23, 2025 000 songs 15 lakh fans 2:30 PM IST 52 years old 9 admirers Ashes Assam assam government Assamese Bengali Brahmaputra River composer cpr cultural icon Culture death death certificate dignitaries drowned drowning envoy Fans fourth-largest public gathering funeral Generations Guwahati Guwahati Medical College and Hospital hindi hometown india inspiration intensive care unit Jorhat King of Bhutan last respects legacy life jacket Limca Book of Records memorials Michael Jackson mourners music Music industry North East Festival pope francis public demand Queen Elizabeth II Sarusajai Stadium sea second post-mortem seizure September 19 2025 Singapore Singapore authorities Singapore General Hospital Singer Songs South Indian languages swimming accident transparency tribute Zubeen Garg

Assam mourns the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who drowned in Singapore. He was 52. A massive public gathering of 1.5M people paid respects. The Assam government plans memorials and will immerse his ashes in the Brahmaputra River.

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