Tripura's first Padma Shri awardee ill, CM visits
Agartala, Apr 20, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk
Agartala, Apr 19: The first Padma Shri awardee from Tripura, Himangshu Mohan Chowdhury is unwell and his health condition is deteriorating.
He is now bedridden with multiple ailments.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday met ailing Chowdhury at the latter’s Bordowali residence and inquired about his present health status.
The Chief Minister assured all necessary support from the government for medical purpose. A medical team has already been arranged.
Chowdhury, who was posted as SDO at Sonamura during the 1971 war, was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri for his role in arranging food and shelter for the refugees.