Copter pilot Sivasutan cremated in Sitiawan

MANJUNG: Navy pilot Lt T. Sivasutan who perished in the helicopter crash has been cremated.

His remains were cremated at the Manjung Hindu Sabha Sanathana Dharma Ashram Crematorium in Kampung Serdang Sitiawan here at noon yesterday.

Earlier, a prayer ceremony was held at the family’s home in Taman Serdang Jaya, Sitiawan, at 9am, Bernama reported.

At 10.30am, nine navy officers carried the casket, draped with the Royal Malaysian Navy ensign, to a van that would transport it to the crematorium.

Final tribute: Paramesvary could not contain her sadness while holding the ensign at her residence in Taman Serdang Jaya, Sitiawan. — Bernama

A total of 14 navy personnel from the Lumut naval base made up the funeral guard of honour as a final tribute to the late Sivasutan, 31.

Deputy Commander of the Western Fleet, First Admiral Harisundar Rajoo, then presented the ensign to his mother, R. Paramesvary, 60.

Escorted by police and navy personnel, the van was driven to the crematorium.

Upon arrival at 11.30am, family members then performed a prayer after the final tribute was once again conducted.

The late Sivasutan is survived by his wife Dr S. Harshiny, 30.