Assam marks first death anniversary of singer Zubeen Garg with memorial events
· Entertainment · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Assam began commemorating the first death anniversary of singer-composer Zubeen Garg on September 17, 2026, with cultural and spiritual programmes at Zubeen Kshetra, his memorial in Sonapur. The state government provided logistics support, while the Assam State Drivers’ Union offered low-fare rides to the site about 23 km east of Guwahati. Garg died on September 19, 2025, after drowning while swimming off an island near Singapore, an incident that triggered widespread outrage. Seven individuals were arrested in connection with his death, and a special fast-track court in Guwahati is currently hearing the chargesheet filed by the Special Investigation Team.
Why it matters
The commemoration brings closure for Garg's Assamese fanbase while the ongoing legal proceedings against the seven accused, four of whom face murder charges, determine whether the drowning was truly accidental or part of a criminal act.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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