Guwahati, Mar 12 : Senior journalist and Chief Editor of Assamese daily Asomiya Khobor and writer Khiren Roy passed way here on Wednesday morning following a cardiac failure.
He was 68. Dr. Roy was also the editor of the local English dailies The North East Times and Meghalaya Guardian.
He was also a Deputy Editor, The Assam Tribune where he started his journalism career as a staff reporter.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, Leader of Opposition Chandra Mohan Patowary, various journalists’ bodies offer condolences and paid rich tribute to his memory.