Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M. Kadakin on Thursday condoled the death of veteran journalist K.K. Katyal, saying he would be remembered as a "true friend of Russia".
In a condolence message to his family, the envoy said Katyal "was part of many significant events. In Russia, he will forever be remembered as a true friend of our country. He was a longstanding personal friend of mine."
Veteran journalist and former Chief of Bureau of The Hindu in New Delhi Katyal died in a New Delhi hospital on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 88.
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