Eminent Baleswar-based industrialist and social worker Himansu Das passed away on Sunday night. He was 75 and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Das was ailing for about a month and under treatment. As his condition deteriorated, he was admitted in the ICU of the District Headquarters Hospital on Sunday, He died at around 11.30 pm.
Das was associated with several organisations, including industries, education, sports, culture and philanthropic. People from various walks of life mourned his death. His last rites were performed in the cremation ground near ITI Square here.
Das not only established his own plastic and rubber industries after retiring from Ori Plast, he was heading the Honda bike showroom and a prawn processing unit.