After over 75 days of praying for her good health and a rather tense Monday, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, declared people’s CM and AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha dead at midnight. While it’s a loss for the entire country, it’s important that supporters of the late leader refrain from extreme reactions.

People should display more maturity to help authorities ensure a fitting tribute is offered to the icon. It’s difficult to fathom why elaborate security arrangements need to be placed when a celebrity is ailing. Grieving is understandable, but it has to be done without causing inconvenience to others.