Noted ENT specialist and former director of the Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre (AHRCC) Prof Bhaktilata Ray passed away owing to protracted illness on Tuesday night. She had been admitted to Shanti Hospital here for treatment.
She was 77 and survived by husband, litterateur and Congress leader Annada Shankar Ray, son Lagnajit Ray and daughter Dr Monalisa Ray. She was involved in many social welfare activities. Her funeral rites were conducted on Wednesday evening.