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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a second post-mortem for the late singer Zubeen Garg. The procedure will take place at Guwahati Medical College Hospital and will involve doctors from AIIMS. This decision was reached following discussions between Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg. The move comes after the initial Singapore death certificate listed drowning as the cause of death.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Announces Second Zubeen Garg Post-Mortem in Guwahati

  • Second post-mortem ordered due to public demand for clarity in Assam
  • Procedure to be conducted at GMCH with AIIMS doctors supervising
  • Decision made after Union Minister Pabitra Margherita consulted Zubeen's wife
  • Singapore death certificate cites drowning but full report is awaited
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Second post-mortem of Zubeen Garg's body to be done in Guwahati on Tuesday: Assam Chief Minister

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms a second autopsy for singer Zubeen Garg at GMCH with AIIMS doctors present, following public demand.

"Tomorrow morning, the autopsy of Zubeen Garg will be conducted at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, and AIIMS doctors will be present. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, September 22

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that another post-mortem of legendary singer Zubeen Garg's body would be carried out in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The Chief Minister, who addressed the media on Monday, said that although a post-mortem had already been done in Singapore, people were demanding that another post-mortem should be done in Guwahati. He said the decision was taken after Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita discussed the matter with Garg's wife, Garima Saikia Garg.

The autopsy will be carried out at the Guwahati Medical College Hospital on Tuesday morning in the presence of AIIMS doctors.

"People have demanded a post-mortem of Zubeen Garg's body in Assam as well. While the post-mortem was done in Singapore, since this morning, people have been demanding that another post-mortem be conducted here in Assam. Pabitra Margherita (Union MoS) discussed this with Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima Saikia Garg," Sarma told reporters.

"Tomorrow morning, the autopsy of Zubeen Garg will be conducted at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, and AIIMS doctors will be present. The procedure will take about 1 to 1.5 hours. After the completion of the autopsy, Zubeen Garg's remains will be brought back to Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex."

Sarma told the media earlier that the Singapore High Commission had sent a death certificate for Zubeen Garg, which listed "drowning" as the cause of death.

"The Singapore High Commission sent the death certificate of Zubeen Garg, which mentioned that the cause of death was drowning. But this is not the post-mortem report. The post-mortem report is separate, and the death certificate is different. We will send the documents to the CID. The Chief Secretary of the Assam Government is in contact with the Singapore Ambassador to obtain the post-mortem report as soon as possible," Sarma told the media.

Popular singer Zubeen Garg passed away in a tragic swimming accident in Singapore on September 19.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good decision by the government. When a beloved public figure passes away unexpectedly, people need closure. Having AIIMS doctors present will ensure transparency. Zubeen da deserved nothing less.
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Michael C
As someone who's lived in Assam for 5 years, I understand why people want this. Zubeen wasn't just a singer - he was an emotion for Assamese people. The government is handling this sensitively.
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Ananya R
I respect the decision, but isn't this putting the family through additional trauma? Singapore has world-class medical facilities. We should trust their initial findings and let Zubeen da's soul rest in peace 🙏
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Sarah B
The distinction between death certificate and post-mortem report is important. Glad the CM clarified this. Hope the process brings clarity to his countless fans across Northeast India.
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Vikram M
Zubeen da's music defined our youth. From "Ya Ali" to "Poharila Mon", his voice will live forever. The government is right to address public concerns properly. Assam has lost its brightest star 🌟

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