APJ Abdul Kalam passes away

Former president of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam passed away on Monday evening following a sudden illness in Shillong.

Kalam (84) fell ill at a function in Shillong and was rushed to the hospital, M Kharkrang, SP Khasi Hills, said.

The former President collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong at around 6.30 pm and was taken to the hospital.

Meghalaya Governor V Shanmughanathan and Chief Secretary P B O Warjri visited Bethany hospital where Kalam has been admitted.