Dehradun: Environmentalist Sundarlal Bahuguna, famous for leading a movement against deforestation five decades ago, died of Covid-19 at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Rishikesh, on Friday. He was 94.
The hospital administration said his oxygen levels had been dipping since Thursday noon. Despite efforts, his life could not be saved, the administration said.
Shri Bahuguna was brought to AIIMS Rishikesh on May 8 after being infected with Corona. Where he breathed his last at around 12 noon today. On Thursday, AIIMS Public Relations Officer Harish Thapliyal informed that his condition is stable. He was told that the team of doctors treating him had examined blood sugar including electrolytes and liver function tests and advised to monitor it.
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Meanwhile, his health suddenly deteriorated this morning and he died in the afternoon.
