Overview
- He passed away on Thursday at his Hengrabari Housing Colony residence following age-related ailments.
- His cremation was held on Friday, drawing a large gathering of admirers, colleagues and well-wishers.
- He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter, with daughter Sushmita saying he died peacefully in his sleep.
- His career spanned editorial roles at Dainik Agradoot, Dainik Janambhumi and the English daily News Star, as well as editorships of Saptahik Nilachal and Asom Bhumi, before retiring as UNI’s Patna bureau chief.
- An accomplished author, he wrote Jnanamala I and II, Nibandha Chayan, Asomiya Jatiyatabad aru Asomiyar Sangjna and Sangbad Madhyamar Swadhinata, while political leaders from the BJP and AIUDF issued condolences.