West Bengal Government pays homage to singer KK with gun salute

Kolkata bid an emotional farewell to playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who died in the city after a stage performance. West Bengal government on Wednesday paid last respect with a gun salute to his mortal remains before handing over the body to the deceased family.

West Bengal bid an emotional farewell to ace singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, who died in Kolkata on June 2 after a stage performance. Credit: Reuters Photo

The government paid last respect with gun salute to his mortal remains. Credit: Reuters Photo

CM Mamata Banerjee, who supervised the proceedings, paid floral tributes to the late singer, whose body was kept at Rabindra Sadan for a while for fans to give tribute. Credit: PTI Photo

CM Banerjee was seen consoling KK's wife and other family members at the venue. Credit: PTI Photo

KK's body was brought to Rabindra Sadan after a post-mortem examination at state-run SSKM Hospital earlier in the day. Credit: PTI Photo

KK's wife is seen sobbing in grief over the loss of her special one. Credit: PTI Photo

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seen consoling KK's wife. Credit: PTI Photo

His popular track 'Yaad Aayenge Ye Pal' was playing in the background as fans were bidding goodbye to their favourite singer for the last time. Many of his fans were seen bursting into tears at that emotional moment. Credit: Reuters Photo

Son Nakul Kunnath pays last respects to his father and Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata. Credit: IANS Photo