Former President of India and rocket scientist Dr APJ Abdul Kalam has died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at a function in IIM-Shillong.
He collapsed during a function at the institute and was rushed to Bethany Hospital in Shillong in a very critical condition.
Kalam, 84, was the 11th President of India who held the post from July 25, 2002 to July 25, 2007.
He was a renowned scientist and is considered to be the main brain behind India's space launch vehicle (SLV) and missile programme.
The government has declared a 7-day national mourning for Kalam's demise.
Rip in Peace......
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