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Sania Mirza expresses condolence over Abdul Kalam's demise

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ANI Hyderabad

Ace Tennis Player Sania Mirza on Monday expressed her condolences over the demise of former president A.P.J Abdul Kalam.

"What a sad day this has been. RIP Abdul Kalam," tweeted Mirza.

Kalam passed away in Shillong earlier today after he was admitted to a hospital in the city.

The former president collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management. He was in a critical condition and had been admitted to the city's Bethany Hospital.

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Kalam served as the 11th President on India from 2002 to 2007.

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First Published: Jul 27 2015 | 9:40 PM IST

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