Captain VK Narula, an eminent member of the Punjabi community of Bhubaneswar, passed away on September 17 due to sudden cardiac arrest. He was 79.
Cap Narula would be remembered for his immense contribution to the various socio-cultural and philanthropic organisations of the State. He was a Master Mariner, who after spending two decades at sea set up the office of JB Boda Marine Surveyors in the State.
He was the founding member of the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, which has been rendering yeoman service by its humanitarian work during times of distress and disaster. He was a former Bhubaneswar Golf Club president. Besides being a member of the Bhubaneswar Music Circle, he was also a life member of the Company of Master Mariners.