Zubeen Garg's 2nd post-mortem underway; funeral procession to start soon
What's the story
A second post-mortem of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg is currently underway at the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). The process was advanced by four hours from its original schedule of 7:30am and began at 3:00am. This decision comes in response to public demand for clarity over Garg's unfortunate death during a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19.
Funeral procession
Mortal remains to be taken back to Sarusajai Stadium
After the second autopsy, Garg's mortal remains will be taken back to Sarusajai Stadium. The stadium has been the location for thousands of fans and admirers to pay their last respects over the last two days. The funeral procession is expected to start around 10:00am. His cremation will take place at a government-allotted plot in Sonapur later today.
Twitter Post
'As a #ZubeenFan, personally I didn't endorse the idea...'
As a #ZubeenFan, personally I didn’t endorse the idea of a second post mortem on his body.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 22, 2025
But as Chief Minister, people’s sentiment hold more weight than my opinion. Hence we have consented to cut open his body and do a second post mortem. pic.twitter.com/lHxPkh4rX1
Route
Garg to get 21-gun salute
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that the procession will take a route that avoids city limits. Garg's remains will be taken in an ambulance, accompanied by 85 artists and family members in government-arranged buses. At the cremation ground, Assam Police will carry the casket and honor him with a 21-gun salute. Meanwhile, as per reports, CM Sarma and his team escorted the remains of the singer to the location of the second post-mortem.