Kochi: The last rites of N Ramachandran, a native of Edappally who was killed in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, will be held on Friday. His mortal remains, which were kept at the Renai Medicity Hospital mortuary, were brought to Changampuzha Park, Edappally, for public viewing from 7 am to 10 am. His body has been taken to his residence at Mangattu Lane, Edappally, for the last rites.

Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, State ministers P Rajeeve, A K Saseendran, Opposition Leader V D Satheesan, Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden, MLAs Anwar Sadath, K N Unnikrishnan and KJ Maxy, District Collector NSK Umesh and actor Jayasurya were among those who paid final respects to Ramachandran. Union Minister Suresh Gopi also paid homage to the deceased and consoled the bereaved family members.

The cremation will be held at Shanthikavadam Crematorium, Edappally, at 12 noon. A condolence meeting is scheduled to take place at Changampuzha Park at 12.30 pm.

Ramachandran (65) of Mangad Neeranjanam, Edappally, was gunned down by terrorists, along with 25 other tourists, when he was on holiday in Kashmir with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.

On Thursday, a large number of people visited Ramachandran’s residence to pay their respects. Minister R Bindu, CPM leader and former minister P K Sreemathi, BJP leader A N Radhakrishnan, and filmmaker Major Ravi were among those who met Ramachandran's family and offered their condolences.

Ramachandran’s elder brother, Rajagopal Menon, who had travelled to the US the morning after Ramachandran departed for Kashmir, returned on Thursday evening. The cremation was scheduled for Friday to allow him to attend the funeral.