In Pics: From PM Modi to Dhoni, nation bids a teary adieu to 'Missile Man' Kalam

Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 15:24 [IST]

New Delhi, July 30: Former President APJ Abdul Kalam's mortal remains were taken to local mosque here ahead of the funeral of the people's president.

People from across the country poured in to the place to pay last respect to their hero.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi are a part of the funeral held at his home town Rameshwaram. Host of other dignitaries, including and chief ministers of some states are also expected to turn up for the final journey of the 'Missile Man'.

The body of 83-year-old Kalam, who passed away in Shillong on Monday, was taken from the house around 9.30 AM to the mosque by the personnel of three services with the casket covered with traditional green shawl.

The body of the "Missile Man" was brought to his house on the narrow Pallivasal Street around 10 PM last night after lying in state and left in the privacy of his family till this morning.

Here are a few images of the ceremony shared by Defence Ministry on Twitter:

Nation bids a teary adieu to Dr Kalam

People from across the country poured in to the place to pay last respect to their hero.

Nation bids a teary adieu to Dr Kalam

Host of other dignitaries, including and chief ministers of some states attend the final journey of the 'Missile Man'.

Nation bids a teary adieu to Dr Kalam

PM Modi paid his tribute to the former President.

Nation bids a teary adieu to Dr Kalam

Thousands of mourners kept pouring through the night by various transport including buses, trains and boats to attend the last rites and many of them even slept on the roads last night.

Nation bids a teary adieu to Dr Kalam

Police said tight security arrangements have been made in and around the town and Navy, Coast Guard and marine police personnel deployed in the sea.