Guwahati: Noted Assamese litterateur,
Bireswar Baruah died of heart attack in his residence here
on Sunday.
Baruah (77) is survived by his wife, one son and a
daughter.
He received Sahitya Akademy award for a collection of
poems 'Anya Ek Jonak' in 2003. Among his other notable works
are 'Nilimar Man', 'Ban Harini', (both short story
collections) and novels 'Anek Putlar Natch' and 'Man Jonakir
Path'.
He was also a former Inspector General (prisons) of
police.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 20:23