The mortal remains of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport on Sunday, September 21.
The heartthrob and voice of millions, Zubeen drowned on September 19 while swimming at Lazarus Island, Singapore. He was 52. The singer had gone to participate in the North East India Festival. The mortal remains will be kept at the Sarusajai Sports Complex on Sunday to enable people to pay their last respects.
The Government of Assam has declared three days of state mourning from 20 to 22 September following the tragic death of the iconic singer and music composer. During this period, all official entertainment, ceremonial programs and public celebrations will be kept in abeyance. Essential service activities under ‘Sewa Saptah’ will continue, while ceremonial or benefit-distribution events stand postponed.
