Police honours for SP Balasubrahmanyam's funeral

September 25, 2020 21:00

Renowned singer S P Balasubrahmanyam would be laid to rest with police honours, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said in Chennai on Friday.

As a mark of respect to Balasubrahmanyam, who has "earned a perpetual place in the hearts of people" not only from Tamil Nadu but across the country, the singer "would be laid to rest" with honours from the police department, the chief minister announced in an official release.

The singer's body would be taken to Tamaraipakkam in Thiruvallur district, about 40 km from Chennai.

The legendary playback singer died on Friday after fighting Covid-19 at MGM Healthcare in Chennai since August 5.

-- PTI

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