The mortal remains of popular Odia singer Humane Sagar reached his native village, Deng, on Tuesday, triggering an emotional outpouring from villagers, relatives, and fans who had been waiting through the night for his final homecoming.

As the ambulance carrying his body arrived, crowds broke down, many unable to hold back tears at seeing the singer who once filled their lives with music return in silence.

The village lanes overflowed with people, some carrying flowers, others chanting prayers, as family members prepared for the last rites. The atmosphere turned deeply emotional as elderly villagers recalled his childhood days in Deng and how he rose from this very soil to become one of Odisha’s most loved voices.

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