Ishmeet Singh cremated at Ludhiana, given State Funeral

Music Sensation and Star Voice of India 2007 winner Ishmeet Singh, was cremated at Ludhiana with state honours. Thousands of people have gathered at the cremation ground, where Ishmeet's last rites were performed. Ishmeet (19) was the only son of his parents. His father Gurprinder Singh Sodhi lit the pyre. Wreaths were laid on the body on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Ishmeet's mother Amritpal Kaur, relatives, family members, fans and common people were present during the funeral. Ishmeet died of drowning in a swimming pool at a Maldives hotel on Tuesday. The Punjab government has ordered an inquiry into his mysterious death. The government has also decided to set up an Institute of Excellence for Performing Arts, which will be named after Ishmeet Singh.