As Jaspal Rana's family continues to grapple with the grief of his sudden passing, another tragedy has struck the household.

Grief-stricken double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, remembers Jaspal Rana as a coach who brought much-needed discipline and a results-oriented approach into his daughter's life.

Hundreds gathered in Varanasi with tearful eyes on Saturday to bid a final farewell to India's shooting legend Jaspal Rana, whose mortal remains were flown in by air ambulance from Dehradun, two days after he succumbed to cardiac complications.

Full state honours were accorded to Jaspal Rana, whose sudden death following cardiac complications left the Indian sporting fraternity in shock.

Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana died in New Delhi early on Friday morning, reportedly of complications after a recent stent procedure.

Manu Bhaker on Saturday expressed deep grief over the sudden death of her former coach and legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana.

Manu Bhaker, who won two Olympic medals at Paris 2024, said that Jaspal Rana wasn't just her mentor, but also a friend who understood her more than others.

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker broke down as she paid her last respects to her coach, Jaspal Rana, who passed away due to heart-related complications on Friday.

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker's mother said on Friday that it was not possible for the double Olympic medallist to comment on the death of her coach, Jaspal Rana, at the moment, as the family was still coming to terms with the shock of the legendary shooter-turned-coach's demise.

The doctor said that Jaspal Rana had arrived at the hospital in a critical condition after experiencing a three-day-old heart attack, and despite initial recovery, he suffered a fatal cardiac rupture while asleep.