Assamese singer Vitali Das's last rites performed at Navagraha crematorium

GUWAHATI: The last rites of popular Assamese singer Vitali Das, who passed away yesterday following COVID-19 infection, were held at Navagraha crematorium here today, following all COVID protocols.

The rituals of the singer were performed by her daughter.

Among those bidding her a farewell were All Assam Students' Union chief adviser Samujjal Kr Bhattacharya and president Dipanka Kr Nath.

Vitali Das succumbed to COVID-19 at the Kalapahar COVID Hospital here.

She was admitted to the hospital on April 15 and was later shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after her condition turned critical.

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The artiste was later shifted to mechanical ventilation at the hospital after she developed difficulties in breathing.

The singer had reportedly contracted the virus while performing at a Rongali Bihu function at the Judges Field here on April 14.

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