Former Assam DGP passes away

Jnanananda Sharma Pathak, who retired as the DGP of Assam died today after a heart attack.
Pathak is one of the best known poets of Assam and has published quite a few books.

He was the first IPS officer from Assam. He had chosen IPS despite being selected for IAS. This was because of his desire to serve the state.

Pathak, ex student of BHU was gold meddalist from his university.



A link to Assam tribune:
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=feb2707/at05