Biratnagar, Jan. 12 -- The body of renowned singer and Indian Idol Season 3 winner Prashant Tamang is being taken to Darjeeling from Bagdogra airport on Monday, a day after his death in New Delhi.

Tamang passed away on Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was rushed to a hospital in Dwarka, New Delhi, where doctors declared him dead. He was 42.

A large number of well-wishers, fans, artistes and local residents gathered at Bagdogra airport on Monday morning to pay their last respects. After the tribute, his body was taken to Darjeeling in a vehicle.

Filmmaker Rajesh Ghatani, who is heading to Darjeeling to attend the funeral, said Tamang's body will be kept for some time at the Information and Cultural Affairs Department un...