Assam
Dilip Sarma

Guwahati: Eminent physicist and former Head of the Physics department at Cotton College, Dr. Dilip Sharma, passed away at Namecare Hospital in Guwahati on Thursday morning following a massive heart attack. He was 72.

Sarma was a resident of Kumarpara area in the city.

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A dedicated advocate for science popularization, Dr. Sharma was a prominent figure in Assamโ€™s scientific community.

He was actively involved with several organizations, including Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha, Assam (BJVJ), Assam Science Society, and the Studentsโ€™ Science Society, Assam.

The residents of Kumarpara, Guwahati, where he resided, have lost a respected leader as he also served as the President of Kumarpara Anchalik Unnayan Somitee until his demise.

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Mowsam Hazarika, a people’s science activist and former editor of Bigyan Jeuti, expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Dr. Sharma.