<p>A state funeral was given for the departed soldier. Police fired three rounds in the air and reversed the arms as a mark of respect. Deputy Commissioner Naveen Raj Singh, on behalf of the State government, placed a wreath and paid his last respects. Last rites were delayed for more than two hours due to ‘rahu kala.’ People from neighbouring villages had gathered in a large number to pay their last respect to Shivappa. Around 1:15 pm, Shivappa’s son, Chetan lit the pyre.<br /><br />When the CRPF van carrying the body of Shivappa arrived at the premises of district administration this morning, Shivappa’s wife Netravathi broke down. Later, the body was taken out in a procession in the town. Hundreds of people and elected representatives paid their last respects.<br /><br />Eerie silence prevailed in the village and most of the villagers were still in shock of Shivappa’s tragic death in Dantewada.</p>
<p>A state funeral was given for the departed soldier. Police fired three rounds in the air and reversed the arms as a mark of respect. Deputy Commissioner Naveen Raj Singh, on behalf of the State government, placed a wreath and paid his last respects. Last rites were delayed for more than two hours due to ‘rahu kala.’ People from neighbouring villages had gathered in a large number to pay their last respect to Shivappa. Around 1:15 pm, Shivappa’s son, Chetan lit the pyre.<br /><br />When the CRPF van carrying the body of Shivappa arrived at the premises of district administration this morning, Shivappa’s wife Netravathi broke down. Later, the body was taken out in a procession in the town. Hundreds of people and elected representatives paid their last respects.<br /><br />Eerie silence prevailed in the village and most of the villagers were still in shock of Shivappa’s tragic death in Dantewada.</p>
