IAF plane carrying APJ Abdul Kalam's mortal remains leaves for Rameshwaram
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An IAF plane carrying the mortal remains of former President APJ Abdul Kalam left for Madurai from Palam airport. From Madurai, Kalam's body will be taken by a helicopter to his hometown Rameswaram for last rites.
The funeral will be held in Rameswaram at 11 am tomorrow, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Kalam will be accorded a state funeral, the MHA statement said.