Former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam died in Shillong on Monday evening after being admitted to a private hospital in Meghalaya in a critical condition. Kalam (84) took ill at a function and was rushed to Bethany hospital, M Kharkrang, SP Khasi Hills, said. Doctors tried to revive him but failed to do so. Army doctors were also called but they declared him dead due to a cardiac arrest.
“The former president was brought almost dead to our hospital,” John Sailo Ryntathiang, director of Bethany Hospital, said.
Several people expressed their grief through social media.
Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Shri APJ Abdul Kalam. He indeed was an inspiration for every Indian. Undoubtedly a big loss.
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) July 27, 2015
Really saddened to hear the news of passing away of Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It's a sad sad day for India! pic.twitter.com/5L4MzqsSjU
— Vh1 Supersonic (@Vh1Supersonic) July 27, 2015
APJ Abdul Kalam is no more ! We grieve with a heavy heart. #APJAbdulKalam
— Reviste (@RevisteMedia) July 27, 2015
RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
