Former DG of Vigilance Rajendra Narayan Das passed away in his residence here on Monday. He was 83 and is survived by his wife Kasturi and two sons Siddhanta and Simanta. While Siddhanta is now Managing Director of Odisha Forest Development Corporation, Simanta is a senior advocate in the Odisha High Court.
Das had done his postgraduation in the Allahabad University and studied law in the MS law College, Cuttack. He joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1955 and served with distinction in various police organisations. He received Police Medal for meritorious service in the years 1975 and 1987.
Das was a prolific writer and has written several short stories and plays in Odia including Kalinga Shilpi, Saradei Chatighara, Amruta Upalabdhi, Dibya Upalabdhi and Narayananka Gotimukti. He was conferred with the State Award in 2011 for his literary pursuits.
His autobiography Bedara Diary received permission from the State Government to be preserved as an indispensable collection in various libraries.
Das was also an accomplished actor of high calibre and acted in various stage plays and Odia films. His death has been widely condoled by various sections of society.