MUMBAI: Delhi Police has expressed grief over the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The 92-year-old Bharat Ratna awardee passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning.
“Our respectful tribute to Lata ji, who awakened the inspiration of patriotism in us with her voice,” Delhi Police wrote on its official Twitter handle.
It further said that the world of music has suffered an irreparable loss due to the demise of the 92-year-old legendary singer.
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Meanwhile, the government has decided to give a state funeral and observe two-day national mourning on the sad demise of Lata Mangeshkar.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and all political leaders have also expressed their heartfelt condolences.
(Source: IANS)
