Post Malone’s first-ever concert in Guwahati became an unforgettable and emotional evening on Monday, December 8, as the global music sensation honored late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg. The tribute struck a deep chord with the audience, many of whom erupted into cheers as the singer paused mid-performance to acknowledge the beloved regional star.
During his set, Malone addressed the crowd with heartfelt sincerity. “To be in the home of the great legendary Zubeen tonight, ladies and gentlemen… I just hope everyone’s having an amazing day and an amazing night. My name is Austin Richard Post, and I’ve come to play some street songs,” he said. The gesture instantly went viral, with videos spreading across social media as fans celebrated the rare moment of global recognition for Zubeen Garg—delivered on home soil.
Ahead of the event, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had welcomed the Grammy-nominated artist to the state, calling the concert a “historic occasion” that placed Guwahati firmly on the international entertainment map. His warm note of hospitality further heightened the excitement leading up to the performance.
Zubeen Garg’s passing on September 19, 2025, remains one of the most emotionally charged events in Assam’s recent history. The singer reportedly drowned while swimming in Singapore during travel for the North East India Festival. Singapore authorities, following an initial autopsy, ruled out foul play and listed drowning as the cause of death, sharing preliminary findings with Indian officials. However, the case soon grew complex, prompting Assam Police to launch a large-scale investigation.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed, registering over 60 FIRs across the state and conducting multiple raids at the homes of festival organisers, Garg’s manager and several associates. A second post-mortem conducted in Delhi reaffirmed drowning as the cause of death, ruling out poisoning despite earlier speculations.
The probe has since led to several arrests, including those of the festival organiser, the singer’s manager, two personal security officers, band members and a police officer who is a close relative. Investigators are now examining alleged financial irregularities, including transactions exceeding ₹1.1 crore linked to the security personnel.
Despite medical findings showing no foul play, the Assam government has maintained that the case involves criminal intent. Chief Minister Sarma has publicly stated in the Assembly that Garg’s death was “plain and simple murder.” The SIT’s investigation is reportedly nearing completion, with a chargesheet expected to be filed by December 12, 2025.
