Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's funeral begins, world leaders including PM Narendra Modi were also present

The state funeral program of former Japan PM Shinzo Abe has started. Leaders from all over the world including PM Narendra Modi are present. Delegates from more than 100 countries, including more than 20 heads of state and governments, are attending Abe's funeral. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Tuesday. Abe, 67, was shot dead on July 8 when he was campaigning. While addressing a public meeting. Despite the presence of the police during this attack, the attacker carried out the incident.

There was also a protest in Japan regarding the expenses of Shinzo Abe's state funeral. The state funeral of Shinzo Abe is said to cost around 1.7 billion yen (about $12 million). Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced petitions, protests and court challenges to stop the event.

Japan's news agency 'Kyodo' quoted police sources as saying that the police were taking extra vigil to avoid any security lapse. Police Major Roads and J.R. Apart from Tokyo station, it is also keeping a close watch on those places where crowds of people gather.

The government said arrangements had been made for the general public to pay floral tributes to Abe at a park near Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo.

Prime Minister Modi has arrived in Tokyo to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.