KK
Singer KK's family arrived in Mumbai with his mortal remains. Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night. He was 53. KK was in the city to perform at a function in Nazrul Manch organised by the Gurudas College. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to a hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead.
KK's mortal remains
Cremation to take place tomorrow
After the gun salute, his mortal remains were taken to the airport via a 'green corridor'. His body will be flown to Mumbai and his last rites will be performed there on Thursday. KK's funeral will be held tomorrow. The body will reach Mumbai by late evening. The family will be flying from Kolkata to Mumbai at 5.15 pm and land in Mumbai at 8.15 pm. KK, who lived in the Park Plaza complex of Versova area of Mumbai will have his final rites in the city. His last rites will be performed at Muktidham Shamsham in Versova near the house.
KK's wife and daughter inconsolable during the gun salute
The state government organised a gun salute for the deceased singer at the cultural centre, Rabindra Sadan, which was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who rushed back to the state capital, cutting short her political programmes at Bankura district. KK's wife and daughter were present on the occasion and the Chief Minister was seen consoling them as they were sobbing over grief over the loss of their dearest one. Initially, it was decided that the deceased singer would be given a gun salute at Kolkata Airport only. However, the venue was changed to Rabindra Sadan at the last moment.
Mamata Banerjee pays last respects
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee paid her last respects to singer #KK at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. The family of the late singer was also present there. Following this, his mortal remains will leave for Mumbai for the last rites.
Gun salute for the singer's honour
West Bengal Chief Minister announced that the state government will give a gun salute to honour the singer. It was held at Rabindra Sadan.
Police registers case of unnatural death
Kolkata Police have registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the sudden demise of singer KK. The case has been registered at the New Market police station. Kolkata Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Murlidhar Sharma arrived at The Oberoi Grand where singer KK was staying. Meanwhile, the family of the singer arrived in Kolkata today. The mortal remains of the singer were kept at SSKM hospital where the postmortem was done. The mortal remains of KK were handed over to the family after the postmortem.
KK's mortal remains to be kept for darshan in Mumbai
The mortal remains of singer KK will be kept in the hall of Park Plaza tomorrow morning from 10 am to 12 noon. The media and others will get the last glimpse of the departed. After 12 o'clock, the last rites will be performed at the Versova Hindu cremation ground, where more people associated with the industry and related to the family will reach. KK's mother was also given a last farewell at the Versova crematorium, so the family has decided to bid farewell to the same.
