Dr Krishna Kanta Handique, former HoD, Sanskrit department, Janjhi HNS College, winner of Bakul Bonor Kobi award, member of Assam Sahitya Sabha and an erudite scholar of Assamese, Sanskrit and folk lore, died in his Janjhi Jamuguri residence on Tuesday. He was 78. Dr Handique was a recognised folk artist of Akashvani and Dordarshan and was associated with a host of other organisations of the district. He was an accomplished Bihuwa and was a reputed judge of Bihu competitions in various Bihu functions. He was awarded by the Auniati Satra as the Uza (exponent) of Dihanaam. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughters-in-law and a daughter.
His body was brought to Janjhi HNS College where the principal Dr Manjit Gogoi and other staff members paid floral tributes before being cremated. Prof Rajani Goswami, Prof Anil Kr Gogoi, Prof Jibamoni Nath, Prof Kundil KR Mudoi, Prof Anupoma Mahanta and representatives of several organisations paid tribute to the popular teacher, artist and social worker.
