Prominent Assamese NRI Dr. Karuna Sagar Das Passes Away in UK

United Kingdom, January 7:  Well known Assamese Non-Resident Indian and gynaecologist, Dr. Karuna Sagar Das, passed away today morning in the United Kingdom. Reportedly, Dr. Das was suffering from Oesophageal Cancer and got infected by the Covid-19 virus. Dr. Karuna Sagar Das will be remembered for his contributions towards Assamese literature and culture.Dr. Karuna Sagar Das, after his last visit, had left Assam last year amid the Corona virus pandemic when UK operated special charter flights to airlift its citizens from India. Even late Bhupen Hazarika was impressed by his generosity and gave him the title of ‘Sagar’. From then on, Karuna Kant Das became known as Karuna ‘Sagar’ Das.

By: R News India 24