Sathyan cremated

Kannur, Kerala, July 19 (UNI) The mortal remains of former India football captain V P Sathyan, who committed suicide at Chennai yesterday, was cremated in his native place at Mekkunnu, near Thalassery, in Kannur district with full state honours today.

Besides a galaxy of prominent footballers, his colleagues, sportspersons and people from all walks of life paid last respect to the departed footballer.

On behalf of Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, the RDO placed a wreath on the body of the ace footballer.

I M Vijayan, Joe Paul Anjeri, K T Chacko, Mehaboob, Thobias, Sharaf Ali Shyni Wilson, P T Usha and officials from the State Bank of India were present at the funeral.

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