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January 31, 2012

Avtar Singh Mullanpuri died of heart attack


Avtar Singh Mullanpuri
Avtar Singh Mullanpuri

Mullanpur Dakha, January 31
Avtar Singh Mullanpuri, Akali leader and close aid of senior SAD leader Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, died following a heart attack at his residence this morning. He was about 60 years of age. He is survived by two children and a wife.
Starting his career in journalism, he later joined the Lok Bhalai Party led by Balwant Singh Ramoowalia. Some time back when Ramoowalia joined the SAD, Mullanpuri, too, followed suit.