Thogiram Das, a noted educationist and social activist of the greater Dhing town, breathed his last at his Dhing Ratna Nagar residence on Tuesday morning due to old age ailments. He was 84.
Born in 1939 at Dhing No 2 Lahkargaon village, he began his career as a science teacher in Bhuragaon Hari Charan Government HS School and later transferred to Dhing KB HS School in 1985. He retired from Dhing KB HS School in 1998 after dedicating over a dozen years of service there.
He was associated with almost all socio-cultural as well as literary organisations of Dhing, including Dhing Sahitya Sabha, Srimanta Sankardeva Sangha, Dhing Ratna Bhavan Bihutoli, etc., until his demise.
He leaves behind his wife, three daughters, and a host of relatives.
His demise was mourned by various local organisations, dignitaries, and individuals, who also prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul in heaven.