Jharkhand Congress MLA dies of heart attack

Medininagar: Jharkhand Congress MLA Bidesh Singh passed away following a heart attack at Medininagar, the headquarters of Palamu district.

He was 67.

Singh suffered a heart attack at around midnight last night and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead, family sources said.

A three-time MLA from Panki constituency, Singh is survived by his wife and two sons.

Governor Droupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Raghubar Das have expressed grief over the demise of the legislator.