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- Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, 52, was cremated in Guwahati with full state honours and a 21-gun salute, as thousands of fans gathered to pay their respects.

- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a three-day mourning period, suspending all official entertainment and celebrations.

- Garg’s sister Palmi Borthakur performed the last rites, while his song Mayabini was played at the cremation, fulfilling the singer’s own wish expressed in 2019.

Noted Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was cremated on Monday with full state honours, including a 21-gun salute, as thousands of fans gathered to bid farewell to the celebrated musician.

Garg , 52, died on September 19 during a sea outing in Singapore. Following a second post-mortem examination, his body was brought to Sarsaj

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