Former West Bengal Chief Secretary dies

Kolkata, Nov 12 (UNI) Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Rathin Sengupta died here following a prolonged illness.

He was 80.

Mr Sengupta, who passed away on Moday night, had suffered a cerebral stroke a few months ago and was unwell since then.

He had served as the state home secretary and District Magistrate of 24-Parganas. He was also the chairman of Public Service Commission and a member of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission.

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