What was the controversy surrounding Sai Baba's final rites?

After Sai Baba passed away, a significant period of uncertainty and deliberation ensued regarding his final rites. As detailed in Chapter 44, for twenty-six hours, his Hindu and Muslim devotees engaged in discussions about how to handle his body and where to establish his final resting place, or Samadhi. This hesitation was fueled by a past event from 32 years prior, when Baba had drawn his life force into the crown of his head for three days, appearing to be dead. Back then, he had suddenly returned to his body, shocking everyone. This memory, as recalled in Chapter 44, made many wonder if his current state was another deep trance (Samadhi) rather than actual death, which led to the prolonged debate.