Shibu Soren funeral: 'Dishom Guru' laid to rest with full state honours

JMM co-founder and iconic tribal leader Shibu Soren was laid to rest with full state honours in his native village Nemra, located in the Ramgarh district. With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, people bid farewell to 'Dishom Guru' as he was laid to rest with full state honours amid tight security.

The mortal remains of veteran tribal leader and JMM co-founder Shibu Soren, affectionately called 'Dishom Guru', were laid to rest with full state honours today at his ancestral village, Nemra, in Jharkhand.

A sea of well-wishers took part in the funeral procession of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren.

Thousands bid adieu to 'Dishom Guru' with moist eyes.

His elder son and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren lit the pyre as people raised the slogan of 'Guruji amar rahe' (long live Guruji).

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren greets people as mortal remains of his father and former chief minister Shibu Soren are being taken to the State Legislative Assembly for 'Antim Johar' (last salutation) ceremony, in Ranchi.

Earlier, Shibu Soren's mortal remains were laid on a flower-decked charpoy at his ancestral home in the village in adherence to full tribal customs, as near and dear ones made a beeline to offer shrouds, chadar, shawls and bouquets.

Leaders from various political parties and others during a ceremony to pay last respects to former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren at the State Legislative Assembly, in Ranchi.

Former Jharkhand chief minister and BJP leader Champai Soren pays his respects to former state chief minister Shibu Soren in Ranchi.

Congress leader Rajesh Ranjan pays his respects to former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren in Ranchi.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh pays his respects to former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren in Ranchi.