Music composer Deva laid to rest 

Music composer Deva, who died in Chennai on Saturday at age 75, was laid to rest at his farmhouse in Chakkaramallur village, near Arcot town, in Ranipet district, with full state honors on Sunday.

A large number of residents from his native village gathered in front of his farmhouse as early as 11 a.m., even though the mortal remains were brought by road from Chennai only around 3.30 p.m.

Many women and elders wept uncontrollably on seeing the body. The police had a tough time controlling the crowd.

Superintendent of Police (Ranipet) P. Sibin supervised the security arrangements.

At least 250 police personnel, including women constables, were deployed in and around the farmhouse, and traffic was diverted in the locality.

“According to protocol, 72 rounds will be fired, and a police gun salute was done to mark full state honors. The public were allowed to pay tributes,” Mr. Sibin told presspersons.