Singer Zubeen Garg's mortal remains to be handed over to Indian authorities after post mortem in Singapore, confirms Assam CM

Singer Zubeen Garg known for songs like 'Ya Ali' from Gangster, 'Jaane Kya Chaahe Mann Bawra' among many others passed away at the age of 52. This news came as a huge shock to the industry and his fans. He passed away in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains will be brought to India and his home in Guwahati, after all the formalities. Now the Chief Minister of Assam has shared an update on it while expressing his grief for the singer's death.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday and revealed that a post-mortem was scheduled in Singapore and expected to conclude by 11:30 am (IST). He said, "Singaporean authorities have confirmed that a post mortem of our beloved Zubeen Garg will be conducted. We expect this to conclude by 2 PM SGT. Thereafter his mortal remains will be handed over to Indian authorities and we shall begin the process of bringing him home. Shall keep all of you posted.”


Once brought back, the chief minister confirmed, Zubeen’s body will be kept at Sarusajai, Guwahati, so fans and admirers can pay their final respects. “We hope to bring back #Zubeen to Guwahati at the earliest. There will be an opportunity for the public to pay their last tributes at Sarusajai,” he said.

Earlier, Sarma had assured that he was closely coordinating with Indian officials in Singapore. “I am in constant touch with the High Commissioner of India HE Dr Shilpak Ambule. We are coordinating to ensure beloved Zubeen’s mortal remains return to Assam at the earliest. As soon as the process is firmed up, I will share an update. @HCI_Singapore,” he had posted.

The CM and his wife Riniki personally visited Zubeen’s residence in Guwahati to stand with the grieving family. Sharing photos from their visit, he wrote, “Riniki and I, visited the residence of our beloved Zubeen in Guwahati to stand in solidarity with his family in this hour of grief.” He also added, “Thousands of his admirers are waiting on the streets to have his last glimpse - we are constantly in touch to bring him back to Assam soon.”

Zubeen had travelled to Singapore to perform at the North East Festival. But a day before his scheduled concert, he reportedly developed breathing difficulties while scuba diving. According to the organisers of the festival, “He was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST.”

In his condolence message, Sarma described Zubeen as more than just a singer, a cultural icon who could unite and uplift people through his music. “Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons and I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for the state. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go. His unique voice stirred the masses, created music that touched the hearts and souls of people from all walks of life. His untimely death will leave a void and will never be filled,” the CM said.