Pahalgam terror attack: Mortal remains of the victims killed in deadly attack arrive at Bengaluru

The mortal remains of Manjunath Rao and Bharath Bhushan were brought back, with emotional tributes and Government support

The mortal remains of the two victims from Karnataka, killed in the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir on Tuesday (April 22, 2025) arrived at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru, in the early hours of Thursday (April 24, 2025), casting a pall of grief over the terminal.

A solemn silence descended as the coffins emerged. Tearful family members, friends, and well-wishers gathered in hushed anticipation, unable to contain their sorrow as the remains of Manjunath Rao and Bharath Bhushan were brought back.

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Thirteen bereaved family members, accompanied by Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, had flown in from Kashmir via Delhi. “With deep anguish, I returned to Bengaluru alongside the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack,” said Mr. Surya, who, along with Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, paid floral tributes at the airport.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke to the grieving families on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), offering his condolences and support. The Karnataka Government has announced an ex gratia of ₹10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.

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Manjunath Rao’s body was transported to his hometown in Shivamogga, while Bharath Bhushan’s mortal remains were taken to his residence in Mathikere. The third victim, Madhusudan Rao, was flown to his native Nellore via Chennai.

Sources said the bodies will be kept for a short public viewing at the respective residences before the final rites are performed, allowing friends and neighbours to pay their last respects.

On April 24, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was among those who paid their last respects to Bharat Bhushan. The CM visited the residence of Bharat Bhushan at Mattikere in Bengaluru and spoke to the family of the deceased.

He told Minister for Transport and Muzrai Ramalinga Reddy to oversee the last rites of Bharath Bhushan. The last rites will be held at Hebbal.

The Sundar Nagara Residents’ Welfare Association requested the BBMP to rename the local park in honour of Bharat Bhushan. The association has already put up a banner informally renaming the park.

Shivamogga district in mourning

In Shivamogga, the district administration had made security arrangements at the residents of Manjunath Rao who was killed in the terror attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir.

The mortal remains of Manjunath Rao reached his residence in Shivamogga just after 10 a.m.

Published - April 24, 2025 08:21 am IST