Thousands Gather in Guwahati to Bid Farewell to Singer Zubeen Garg

Guwahati, September 21 – Amid intense heat, thousands of fans gathered on Sunday at the Sarusajai-based Arjun Bhogeswar Barua Sports Complex in Guwahati to pay their final respects to popular singer Zubeen Garg. His mortal remains were placed at the venue for public homage, drawing people from across Assam who came to bid him a tearful farewell.

Many fans had camped outside the complex overnight, while others began arriving at dawn. The administration made extensive arrangements for the reception and viewing of the body. Fans held cutouts of the singer and sang his popular songs through the night as they shared their grief.

As the day progressed, the crowd swelled, with people arriving in large numbers from different parts of Assam. Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on Friday. His body was brought to Guwahati and placed inside a special pandal at the sports complex. In anticipation of heavy rain, an alternate arrangement was also prepared within the stadium premises.

The administration had earlier announced that the public would be allowed to pay their respects between 9 am and 7 pm. However, by morning, the body had not yet reached his Kahilipara residence from where it was scheduled to be taken to the stadium. Around 7 am, when the coffin arrived at the airport, thousands of people lined the roads leading to the stadium, slowing down the funeral procession.

Inside the stadium, the scorching heat caused several grieving fans to faint, but despite the discomfort, thousands of admirers waited patiently with devotion for a final glimpse of their beloved artist. As per agency report, the overwhelming turnout reflected Zubeen Garg’s immense popularity and the deep emotional bond he shared with his listeners across Assam.