Business Standard

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | 09:17 PM ISTEN Hindi

Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Former Union Minister Capt Ayub Khan dies

Image

Press Trust of India Jhunjhunu (Raj)
Former Union Minister Captain Ayub Khan died here today due to heart attack.

He was 83.

Khan, a hero of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War, was MoS Agriculturein the P V Narasimha Rao government. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, family sources said.

He was awarded Vir Chakra for his efforts during the 1965 war.

Leader of Opposition Rameshwar Dudi and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condoled Khan's death.

"Famous for his valour in the 1965 Indo-Pak war also served as a Central minister. His services as a soldier and as a public representative will always be remembered," Gehlot said in his condolence message.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Sep 15 2016 | 10:22 PM IST

Explore News