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Music composer Deva laid to rest with full state honors and 72-gun salute!
- •Renowned music composer Deva passed away due to a heart attack, and his mortal remains were brought to his hometown, Palaya Mangadu near Arcot in Ranipet district.
- •His body was placed at his farm land in Sakkarmallur for the public and relatives to pay their final respects.
- •The legendary composer was laid to rest with full state honors amidst a 72-gun salute fired in rounds.
- •Political leaders, film celebrities including director Cheran and singer Anuradha, alongside hundreds of police personnel and the public, participated in the funeral.
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Music composer Deva was laid to rest at his farm land in Sakkarmallur, located in his hometown of Palaya Mangadu near Arcot in the Ranipet district. His final rites were performed with full state honors, which included a 72-gun salute consisting of 24 shots per round.
Over 500 police personnel were deployed to manage crowd control and traffic congestion during the funeral. The services were attended by notable figures including his wife, his son Srikanth Deva, director Cheran, playback singer Anuradha, political leaders, Ranipet District Collector Priya, and Superintendent of Police Sibin.
Renowned music composer Deva passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack. After experiencing chest pain at his Chennai residence, he was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors noted that his pulse had stopped by the time he arrived.
