Guwahati, Sep 23: Assam on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell to music icon Zubeen Garg, who was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi on the outskirts of Guwahati.

In keeping with his wish, fans sang “Mayabini” – the song he once said should be sung when he passed away – as thousands joined the final journey under the blazing sun.

The track, first featured in the 2001 Assamese film ‘Daag’, held a special place in the singer’s heart.

The funeral procession began from the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex and drew massive crowds along the route.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Sarbananda Sonowal, Pabitra Margherita along with other dignitaries paid their last respects.

Garg’s body was laid to rest after a second autopsy confirmed no foul pl

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