The autopsy of popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, also known as KK, who died in Kolkata following a concert, was performed at the State-run SSKM Hospital on Wednesday. The singer died late on Tuesday evening after a live concert at the Nazrul Manch auditorium, which was organised by the city-based Gurudas College.
The West Bengal Government paid tribute to the singer with a gun salute at Rabindra Sadan, the city’s cultural complex. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who cut short a district tour, was present, along with the late singer’s family members. Family members arrived in the city on Wednesday morning. Earlier in the day, Ms. Banerjee described KK as a “youth icon” and a “versatile singer”.
Meanwhile, Kolkata police has registered a case of unnatural death at the New Market Police Station. Senior officials of Kolkata police visited the five-star hotel in the Esplanade area where the singer was staying. There are reports that KK fell inside his room and there is an injury mark on his forehead. Questions have also been raised over the arrangements for the concert at Nazrul Manch. Many among those who were present on Tuesday said the venue was overcrowded. The singer started feeling unwell during the event and even asked organisers to switch off the floodlights. There are videos of him sweating and wiping his face with a towel at the event.
