Crowds gather as Yakub Memon's body brought back to Mumbai for final rites

The family of Yakub Memon received his body after the lone convict in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was executed early this morning. The body was brought to Mahim for the final rites. Here are some photos.

Crowd gathers around Mahim Dargah as Yakub Memon's body arrives. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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Crowd gathered outside Mahim Dargha gate to get a glimpse of Memon's body. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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Rakesh Maria, Commissioner of Mumbai Police, addresses fellow officers. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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Police patrol outside Mahim Dargah. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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Hundreds of policemen hit the streets on Thursday to ensure law and order was maintained in the area. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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A large number of onlookers gathered to see the hearse even as police attempted to maintain order. Sachin Gokhale/ Firstpost

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Security personnel at Bada Qabarsthan at Marine Lines, where Yakub Memon's body will be buried, in Mumbai on Thursday. PTI