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Lata Mangeshkar's Mortal Remains Taken Home From Hospital; Fans Throng Street For Last Glimpse
PTI
Feb 06, 2022, 02:05 PM | Updated 02:05 PM IST
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Mumbai, Feb 6 (PTI) The mortal remains of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar were taken from Breach Candy Hospital to her residence here on Sunday amid tight security, as a large number of her fans and well-wishers gathered outside the medical facility to catch a final glimpse of the music icon.
Mangeshkar (92) died at the hospital in the morning due to multiple organ failure.
Nearly 50 policemen were stationed outside the hospital, which saw a stream of visitors since morning, including politicians - Union minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP president Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra cabinet minister Aaditya Thackeray - and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Police had blocked the road outside the hospital to make a clear way from there to her residence 'Prabhu Kunj' on Pedder Road, which is a 2-minute drive from the medical facility.
The ambulance carrying Mangeshkar's mortal remains was escorted by a convoy of more than 10 cars, including that of Tendulkar and Thackeray.
As the convoy left the hospital, fans of the singer thronged to catch a last glimpse of her, some even stumbling on barricades that were placed to ensure security and a clear passage.
The singer's funeral will be held will state honours later in the day.
(This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.)
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