Was there confusion or disagreement immediately after Sai Baba's physical body passed away?

Yes, following the moment Sai Baba's breath left his body, there was a period of significant deliberation and doubt. Chapter 44 describes how for the next twenty-six hours, both Hindus and Muslims began to discuss how to handle the final rites for his body. The community was uncertain about the location and plan for the Samadhi (tomb). This uncertainty was compounded by a past event, where Baba had seemingly died for three days before returning to his body. This memory made people doubtful whether he was truly gone or in a deep state of Samadhi, leading to anxiety and extensive discussions about the final arrangements.