Singer KK death: Kolkata police registers case of ‘Unnatural Death’

Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the sudden demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK.

The singer fell ill while performing at an event in Kolkata on May 31 and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.

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The case has been registered at the New Market police station where the police are awaiting the late singer's family.

According to reports, his face and head bore injuries. The police also talked to the hotel staff and the event organisers.

According to the police, after getting the family's consent and body identification process, an inquest and post-mortem will be conducted. The mortal remains of KK will be handed over to the family after the postmortem.

A probe into the matter is underway. Investigators are waiting for the preliminary report of the postmortem.

Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, passed away on Tuesday evening. The singer fell ill while performing at an event in Kolkata and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.

He was just 54 years old. One of the most versatile singers of the Indian film industry, KK has recorded songs in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.

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KK is best known for his songs like "Zindagi Do Pal Ki" from the movie Kites, "Aankhon Mein Teri" from the movie Om Shanti Om, "Khuda Jaane" from the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno, "Tadap Tadap" from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

-PTC News