From the archive record
Karnataka-based IT professional Prabha Arun Kumar who was stabbed to death in Australia was cremated on 15th March amid poignant scenes at her native Amtoor. Her husband Arun Kumar performed the last rites and lit the pyre after a large number people paid their tributes. Prabha's daughter Meghana was also present. "The final rites began at Amatoor by 5.30 PM and the body was creamated by 6.20 PM," family sources said. Earlier in the day, the body was kept at her home till 4 PM for the public to pay homage. Thousands of people came for a last glimpse of the IT consultant in her native village, about 40 kms from Mangaluru. Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge Minister Ramanath Rai and Health Minister U T Khader were among those visited the house to offer condolences. Prabha's body was brought