Zubeen Garg’s Autopsy Concludes In Singapore, Remains Handed Over To Team

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that the post-mortem examination of beloved singer Zubeen Garg has been completed in Singapore, with his mortal remains now being handed over to accompanying team members in the presence of Indian Embassy officials. The development follows the 52-year-old music icon's sudden death during a yacht trip, which has left fans and the Assamese cultural community in mourning, prompting widespread tributes across social media and public forums.

Sarma shared the update on X, stating, "The post-mortem of our beloved Zubeen Garg has been completed in Singapore. His mortal remains are now being handed over to the accompanying team—Shekar Jothi Goswami, Sandeepan Garg, and Siddharth Sharma (Manager)—in the presence of officers from the Indian Embassy." Indian High Commissioner to Singapore Shilpak Ambule had informed the CM on Friday that Garg drowned while "swimming without a life jacket" in the sea. The singer had joined 17 others, including 11 from Singapore's Assamese diaspora, four team members, and two crew, on the excursion organised by Abhimanyu Talukdar.

According to Sarma's account, Garg initially donned the life jacket as urged by crew and guards but removed it moments later, citing discomfort due to its oversized fit, which hindered his swimming. He was later found floating, and the yacht crew administered CPR before rushing him to Singapore General Hospital, where he was declared dead despite further resuscitation efforts. Singapore authorities are interrogating the companions—all Indian citizens—to ascertain details, with Sarma indicating the state government would coordinate with the Union Home Ministry to facilitate questioning back home, ensuring transparency for the public.

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Garg's body is expected to arrive in Guwahati via Delhi by Saturday evening once formalities conclude. Arrangements include placing the remains at Sarusajai Stadium for public homage, with the family—cooperating fully with authorities—set to decide on last rites, considering the singer's widespread popularity in Assam. Sarma noted discussions with relatives, including Garg's ailing father, who wishes a final viewing, and addressed Jorhat residents' calls for a memorial, clarifying that cremation and commemoration would be addressed post-arrival. Known for hits like "O Mur Apunar Desh" and his advocacy for Assamese identity, Garg's untimely demise at the peak of his career has sparked reflections on water safety and the fragility of life among celebrities.

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