Kolkata: Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Dr Sekhar Basu died on Thursday early morning due to coronavirus. He was 68.
Dr Basu was suffering from coronavirus and other kidney ailments.
A mechanical engineer, Basu had also pioneered the highly complex reactor for India’s first nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on the passing away of the Padma Shri awardee.
“I join the atomic energy fraternity in grieving the passing away of Dr. Sekhar Basu, a renowned nuclear scientist who played a key role in establishing India as a lead country in nuclear science and engineering. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Om Shanti!,” PM Modi tweeted.
I join the atomic energy fraternity in grieving the passing away of Dr. Sekhar Basu, a renowned nuclear scientist who played a key role in establishing India as a lead country in nuclear science and engineering. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Om Shanti!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2020
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled on the passing away of Dr Sekhar Basu.
“Demise of eminent nuclear scientist Dr. Sekhar Basu is a huge loss for the nation and scientific community across the globe. As a champion of science, his pioneering works contributed greatly towards Indian nuclear projects. My thoughts are with his family in this hour of grief,” Shah tweeted.
Demise of eminent nuclear scientist Dr. Sekhar Basu is a huge loss for the nation and scientific community across the globe. As a champion of science, his pioneering works contributed greatly towards Indian nuclear projects. My thoughts are with his family in this hour of grief.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 24, 2020
