Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, dies in Shillong
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.
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.
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