Ten family members who attended the last rites of music maestro, Neil Nongkynrih have tested positive for Covid-19.
Health department sources said Late Neil’s eldest sister and her husband have been confirmed to be Covid positive apart some other family members.
His father aged 92 and mother 82 have tested negative.
Shillong Chamber Choir founder and noted music composer Padma Shri Neil Nongkynrih died in Mumbai after a surgery on Wednesday. The mortal remains of Neil was brought back to Shillong of Friday early morning after all formalities in Mumbai and his funeral service was held on Saturday.
