Summary:
Tripura's renowned poet Aparajita Roy died of COVID-19 complications on Friday at GBP Hospital around 10 am. However, her family was informed about the death by the hospital authorities by 4 pm. It may be mentioned here that the revered poet was taken to ILS Hospital on September 3, where she tested positive for COVID-19. Later, she was shifted to GBP Hospital and she was on oxygen support since September 9. In 2001 she received the Rabindra Nath Award- the highest honour for literature in Tripura..