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Sam Manekshaw laid to rest

June 27, 2008
Though there was a tradition of keeping the body in the open and allowing the vultures to feed as per Parsi tradition, Manekshaw's body was buried.

A mass was held in the graveyard where family members paid floral tributes to the departed soul.

Image: State funeral being accorded to Sam Manekshaw
Photograph: Rediff Photo

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