Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away

Renowned Chhattisgarh-based Hindi writer and Jnanpith Award recipient Vinod Kumar Shukla has passed away due to age-related ailments, his family members said. He was 89. Shukla breathed his last at around 4:48 pm on Tuesday at AIIMS Raipur, his son, Shashwat Shukla, told news agency PTI. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, on December 2 after experiencing breathing difficulties.

He is survived by his wife, son Shashwat,



and a daughter. The family said his mortal remains will be taken to his residence in Raipur, and details of the last rites will be announced later.

Shashwat Shukla said his father had first faced breathing issues in October, following which he was admitted to a private hospital in Raipur. After his condition improved, he was discharged and continued treatment at home. However, his health deteriorated suddenly on December 2, prompting his admission to AIIMS Raipur.