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Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away during a scuba diving incident in Singapore. The Singapore High Commission has issued a death certificate listing drowning as the cause of death. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a CID investigation and is seeking the full post-mortem report. The singer will receive a state funeral on September 23 with support from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Key Points: Assam CM Himanta Sarma Orders CID Probe Zubeen Garg Drowning Death

  • Death certificate from Singapore cites drowning as official cause of death
  • Assam CM orders CID investigation into circumstances
  • State funeral scheduled for September 23 in Kamarkuchi
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah providing assistance and guidance
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Zubeen Garg's death certificate mentions drowning as cause of death, Assam CM assures further probe

Assam CM Himanta Sarma assures further investigation after Zubeen Garg's death certificate cites drowning, seeks post-mortem report from Singapore authorities.

"The Singapore High Commission sent the death certificate... mentioned the cause of death is drowning. But this is not a post-mortem report - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, September 21

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, assured of further investigation into the singer Zubeen Garg's demise after receiving the death certificate of the singer, which mentioned the cause of death as "drowning".

Popular singer Zubeen Garg passed away in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19. His body was flown to Delhi and later transported to Assam on a commercial flight that landed in Guwahati on Sunday morning.

While talking to the media, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Singapore High Commission has sent a death certificate of Zubeen Garg, which mentions "drowning" as the cause of death. They have approached the commission to obtain the post-mortem report of the singer.

"The Singapore High Commission sent the death certificate of Zubeen Garg, and they mentioned the cause of death is drowning. But this is not a post-mortem report. The post-mortem report is different, and the death certificate is different. We will send the documents to CID. The Chief Secretary of the Assam Government is contacting the Singapore Ambassador to get the post-mortem report as soon as possible," said Himanta Biswa Sarma while talking to the media.

Garg was in Singapore for the Northeast India Festival. After his demise, the festival organisers issued a statement, saying that Zubeen Garg suffered breathing difficulties during scuba diving.

"He was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST," the statement added.

As for the final journey of the singer, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the final rites of the singer will be held at Kamarkuchi village on September 23 at around 8 am.

While talking to the media, CM Himanta Sarma said, "We will carry the mortal remains of Zubeen Garg from Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex at around 8 am on September 23 to the location of Kamarkuchi, where the last rites will be conducted. A state funeral will be held on September 23."

Regarding the final rites, Himanta Sarma has highlighted the support of Home Minister Amit Shah in the management of the final journey of Zubeen Garg.

"Union HM Amit Shah has called me 2-3 times today and inquired about our management for the final journey of Zubeen Garg, and he also advised us and assured us that he would help us," said CM Himanta Sarma.

Meanwhile, thousands of emotional fans gathered at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex today to pay their last respects to Assam's popular singer Zubeen Garg.

The mortal remains of the late singer are currently kept at the Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex for his fans and well-wishers to pay their tributes before his funeral.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why is there confusion between death certificate and post-mortem report? Singapore authorities should provide complete transparency. Zubeen sir deserved better safety measures during the festival activities.
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Arjun K
Appreciate CM Sarma taking this seriously and involving CID. Zubeen was not just a singer but a cultural icon. We need to know exactly what happened during that scuba diving session.
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Michael C
As someone who has done scuba diving, breathing difficulties can happen even to experienced divers. The focus should be on whether proper safety protocols were followed by the organizers.
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Shreya B
His songs were the soundtrack of our college days. "Ya Ali" and "Dola" will never be the same again. May his soul rest in peace 🙏 The state funeral is a fitting tribute to his contributions.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the government's response, I hope this isn't just for show. Many questions need answers - was there adequate safety equipment? Were the dive instructors properly certified? Proper investigation must happen.
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Nisha Z
So sad to see the crowds paying respects. He truly connected with people across generations. Hope his family gets the closure they need through this investigation.

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