Former minister of Bihar passes away

Patna, Feb 29: Former minister and Congress leader Arjun Vikram Sah died after protracted illness at his residance here last night. He was 85 and is survived by his wife, family sources said.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumr expressed grief at the death of Sah who was minister for sports in the erstwhile Congress government led by Jagannath Mishra.

Kumar said his body would be cremated with state hounour at his native place at Ram Nagar in West Champaran district tomorrow. Bihar youth Congress President Lalan Kumar said Sah would continue to be a source of inspiration for promoting sports in Bihar.

PTI