Farewell to the 'Voice of Assam': Zubeen Garg's Final Journey

The mortal remains of the beloved Assamese singer, Zubeen Garg, returned to India from Singapore on Saturday night, following his untimely demise while swimming in the sea.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received the late singer's body at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, supported by Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and senior state officials. A heartfelt tribute was paid, featuring traditional Assamese scarves placed on his coffin and a rendition of Garg's hit song, 'Mayabini'.

Sarma, who expressed his disbelief on social media, assisted in transferring the singer's body for its journey to Guwahati. The public is expected to pay homage at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex on Sunday, with details of the last rites pending consultation with the family and the state government still to finalize the cremation venue.

(With inputs from agencies.)