By: Entertainment DeskMumbai | September 23, 2025 03:58 PM IST 4 min readZubeen Garg, 52, lost his life on September 19 in a swimming incident in Singapore.The music world and fans alike have been left in shock and grief following the sudden death of renowned singer and musician Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 during a swimming accident in Singapore. The 53-year-old artiste was laid to rest on Tuesday with full state honours.All you need to know about Zubeen Garg’s autopsy and last rites:The final rites were held at Kamarkuchi NC village, located on the outskirts of the state capital, Guwahati, on Tuesday. His body was brought to the cremation ground from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, accompanied by a final procession attended by thousands of mourners. Zubeen was cremated with full state honours.Zubeen’s pyre was lit by his sister Palmee Borthakur as Assam Police accorded him a gun salute. Thousands who had gathered to pay the singer tribute sang “Mayabini”, one of his most iconic songs.Among those who paid tribute to the singer were Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, and Union Minister and former Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal. On Tuesday morning, Zubeen’s body underwent a second post-mortem examination at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), after which the mortal remains were brought back to the sports complex. According to news agency PTI, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the complex before the singer’s body was taken to the hospital for the autopsy.The procedure was overseen by doctors from AIIMS-Guwahati. This follows the initial autopsy conducted by Singaporean authorities prior to the repatriation of Zubeen’s body. The decision to carry out the second autopsy was made after discussions with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg.Earlier, several notable figures, including Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, singer Papon, and a representative from the King of Bhutan, paid their respects to Zubeen at the Guwahati stadium on Monday. The atmosphere was heavy with emotion as fans from across Assam gathered to bid farewell. Zubeen’s family was present, along with his four beloved dogs, who were brought by his wife, Garima, and close family friends to say their final goodbye, as reported by PTI.Fans offered flowers and ‘gamosas’ at the venue, with many singing some of Zubeen’s popular songs outside despite the intense heat. Medical teams were stationed nearby to assist anyone in need.In honour of the singer’s legacy, all educational institutions in Assam remained closed today, with government offices in Kamrup (Metropolitan) district also shutting down.On Sunday, fans blocked the national highway for several hours, demanding that Zubeen’s remains be brought to Jorhat, the city where he spent his formative years. Responding to these sentiments, the Chief Minister confirmed that Garg’s ashes will be immersed in Jorhat. According to ANI, the official death certificate lists “drowning” as the cause of death.Also Read | For my generation, reeling under post-agitation Assam, Zubeen Garg was a fellow travellerZubeen Garg began his professional music career in 1992 with the album Anamika. Marked by zippy riffs and his youthful, powerful voice, the album’s range, from the buoyant romance of Maya to the haunting melancholy of Mayabini Ratir Bukut, felt unmistakably modern. It catapulted him to overnight fame, especially among the state’s youth, and earned him the epithet “Assam’s heartthrob.”Over the years, he recorded thousands of songs not only in Assamese but also in Hindi, Bengali, and several other languages, including Bodo, Nepali, Tiwa, Karbi, Bhojpuri, and Tamil. He gained nationwide recognition with the 2006 hit “Ya Ali” from the Bollywood film Gangster.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Zubeen Garg