The distraught family of deceased Sarabjit Singh reached their native village Bikhiwind in Tarn Taran district of Punjab this evening.
Dalbir Kaur, sister of Sarabjit, along with his wife Sukhpreet Kaur, his daughters Swapandeep Kaur and Poonam descended at local airport by a private plane from Delhi.
The family after a brief halt at the airport left for their native Bikhiwind village by an official chopper, officials said.
The funeral van decked with flowers and a tri-colour had been stationed to carry the body of Sarabjit expected later in the evening from Lahore.
At the Amritsar Airport a strong posse of policemen was deployed to present a guard of honour.
People from across the spectrum, including political high ups and administrative officials have been awaiting for the body of Sarabjit.
National Commission of SC Vice Chairman Raj Kumar Verka said that the cremation of Sarabjit will take place tomorrow afternoon with full state honours.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur is scheduled to attend the cremation on behalf of the Centre.
