Thousands bid farewell as Mohammed Shahid laid to rest

22 July,2016 08:33 AM IST |   |  PTI

The moment was poignant and there were tears in most eyes as thousands turned up to bid final adieu to hockey wizard Mohammed Shahid, who was laid to rest at Taktakpur graveyard yesterday

Friends and relatives offer prayers at the funeral ceremony of former India hockey star Mohammed Shahid in Varanasi yesterday


Varanasi: The moment was poignant and there were tears in most eyes as thousands turned up to bid final adieu to hockey wizard Mohammed Shahid, who was laid to rest at Taktakpur graveyard yesterday.


Friends and relatives offer prayers at the funeral ceremony of former India hockey star Mohammed Shahid in Varanasi yesterday. Pic/PTI

Shahid's mortal remains arrived at his residence on Maqbool Alam Road from Delhi late last night.

Shahid's best friend Zafar Iqbal and World Cup-winner Ashok Kumar wrapped Shahid's body with the Indian
tri-colour.

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