Obituary: Dr Ajoy Kumar Deka

Former medical superintendent of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Dr Ajoy Kumar Deka passed away at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday (April 11).
Obituary: Dr Ajoy Kumar Deka

Former medical superintendent of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Dr Ajoy Kumar Deka passed away at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday (April 11).

Dr Deka, 83, hailed from Rongamati near Mangaldai. After completing his school-level education in Tezpur, he cleared the MBBS examination from Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh, and joined the SSB in the early 1970s.

During his career in the SSB, Dr Deka helped in setting up a number of medical camps for the Bangladeshi refugees during 1970-1972.

He served the SSB Headquarters in New Delhi from 1975, upon being promoted as medical superintendent of the paramilitary force's medical services, till his retirement in 1998.

Awarded the Director's Medal for his distinguished service, Dr Deka was also given one-year extension of his service after his retirement following an order from the President of India.

Dr Deka is survived by two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren.

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