The Assam government has declared three days of mourning following the unexpected passing of acclaimed singer and filmmaker Zubeen Garg. The mourning period will take place from September 20 to 22, 2025. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota shared the news via social media, stating that there will be no official entertainment events, dinners, or ceremonies during this time.
In an official statement, the government expressed its deep sorrow at the loss of Garg, describing him as a prominent cultural figure in Assam. As a gesture of respect, ongoing ‘Seva Saptah’ programs have been postponed; however, essential services like health camps, TB support initiatives, and plantation drives will still proceed.
Zubeen Garg, 52, tragically passed away in Singapore while attending the North East India Festival. Reports indicate that he died during a yacht trip while swimming without a life jacket, along with 17 others, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
His family is currently grieving his loss and waiting for his body to return to their home in Kahilipara, Guwahati. Garg’s father, who is in his eighties and has Alzheimer’s disease, seemed resigned to the situation, while his wife received visitors calmly.
Chief Minister Sarma announced that he will travel to Delhi to retrieve Garg’s body and bring it back to Guwahati. He mentioned in a post that the body is expected to arrive in Delhi late Saturday night and then proceed to Guwahati on Sunday morning via a special flight.
