The mortal remains of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, affectionately known as the "Bihar Kokila," arrived at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport early on Wednesday morning, according to ANI. Sharda Sinha, whose voice became synonymous with the folk music of Bihar, passed away on Tuesday evening at approximately 9.20 pm after suffering from refractory shock due to septicaemia, as per ANI.

Sharda Sinha had been battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, since her diagnosis in 2018. Her health took a turn for the worse on Monday, leading to her hospitalisation in a critical state. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, shared details of the singer’s last rites, informing that her body would be transported to Patna, where her final rituals would be performed.