RIP Zubeen Garg: Assam CM flags mismatch between death certificate and post-mortem report

Zubeen Garg’s death certificate cites drowning, Assam CM says full post-mortem report is awaited to clarify the cause.

Published: Sunday,Sep 21, 2025 20:07 PM GMT+05:30

Anam Kazi

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The sudden demise of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore has left Assam and the music fraternity in deep shock. The death certificate issued by the Singapore High Commission states the cause of death as “drowning”.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, however, has assured that the matter will be further investigated. He stressed the need to obtain the full post-mortem report before drawing any final conclusion. Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister clarified that the certificate and the post-mortem report are not the same. “The Singapore High Commission sent the death certificate of Zubeen Garg, and they mentioned the cause of death is drowning. But this is not a post-mortem report. We will send the documents to CID. The Chief Secretary is contacting the Singapore Ambassador to get the post-mortem report at the earliest,” he said.

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Details of the accident in Singapore

Zubeen Garg had travelled to Singapore to attend the Northeast India Festival. Organisers of the event revealed that the singer faced breathing difficulties while scuba diving. He was administered CPR and rushed to Singapore General Hospital but could not be revived. He was declared dead in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST on September 19.

Plans for final rites in Assam

The Chief Minister announced that Garg’s final rites will be conducted on September 23 at Kamarkuchi village, following a state funeral. “We will carry the mortal remains from Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex at around 8 am to the site where the last rites will take place,” Sarma said.

He also mentioned the role of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in extending support. “He called me two to three times today, inquiring about the arrangements for the final journey of Zubeen Garg and assured assistance,” Sarma added.

Currently, the mortal remains of the late singer are kept at the Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati. Thousands of fans have gathered to pay their last respects, a reflection of the immense affection and influence Zubeen Garg held across Assam.