APJ Abdul Kalam’s final journey begins; mortal remains reach his Delhi residence

The body of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong last evening, was carried to Delhi early this morning by a special aircraft from Guwahati. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Draped in National Flag, the casket containing the body of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in Shillong. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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The casket containing the body of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam leaving Shillong for Guwahati on its way to Delhi. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Mortal remains of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being brought by a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft of IAF from Guwahati to Delhi. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Mortal remains of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being received at Guwahati on arrival from Shillong. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Kalam, who would have turned 84 in October died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at the IIM Shillong yesterday. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Several leaders including Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and senior IAF officials joined in paying tribute in Guwahati to India’s ‘Missile Man’ whose departure has plunged the nation into overwhelming grief. (Source: Express photo by Dasarath Deka)

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The Union Cabinet is to hold a special meeting in New Delhi today to condole his death. The date, place and time of his funeral would also be decided today. (Source: Sitanshu Kar/ Twitter)

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Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha pay tribute to the mortal remains of former President APJ Abdul Kalam at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi and Vice-President Hamid Ansari wish retired Air Marshal Arjan Singh during the wreath laying ceremony and memorial of Former President APJ Abdul Kalam. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar greets Vice-President Hamid Ansari at the Palam Airport. Both the Ministers paid their tribute to the Missile Man on Tuesday. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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President Pranab Mukherjee paying his last respect to former President APJ Abdul Kalam at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying homage to Dr. Kalam.
PM Modi had tweeted yesterday saying, "India mourns the loss of a great scientist, a wonderful President and above all an inspiring individual. " (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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The Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force 96-year-old Arjan Singh were among the dignitaries, who paid their last respects to the departed soul. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung were also present at the Palam Airport. Delhi Police chief BS Bassi is also in the picture. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

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