Earlier, the bodies were brought from the crash site in Nallamalla forests to Kurnool town, where an autopsy was conducted.

Since the bodies were charred beyond recognition and were decomposed, the military personnel had a tough time in air lifting them from the crash site.

A team of forensic experts conducted the autopsy on the remains of the five and the caskets were later kept in an IAF helicopter for taking them to Hyderabad.

YSR's body will be kept at the Lal Bahadur Stadium from 10 a.m. Friday for people to pay homage. It will be then taken to his native Pulivendula town in Kadapa district for state funeral.