Zubeen Garg to be cremated near Guwahati with full state honours; funeral set for September 23

Popular singer Zubeen Garg will be cremated with full state honors on September 23 near Guwahati, Assam, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This decision, reached during a cabinet meeting, respects the family’s wishes. While Jorhat residents desired the cremation there, the family’s preference was prioritized. The state mourning period has been extended to accommodate the cremation.