Zubeen Garg Last Rites: Singer cremated with full state honours, 21-gun saluteThe government has announced that 10 bighas of land have been allocated by the state government to construct a memorial at the funeral site as tribute to the legendary singer. The 52-year-old singer was cremated with full state honours and 21-gun salute. The 52-year-old singer was cremated with full state honours and 21-gun salute. However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma later clarified that Zubeen Garg died while swimming without a life jacket. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared a three-day mourning, following which all official entertainment and celebrations have been put on hold.