Famous Urdu poet Rahat Indori passes away

August 11, 2020 17:44

Noted Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, died due to the viral infection in Madhya Pradeshs Indore on Tuesday.

According to the doctors, he suffered two heart attacks and couldn't be saved.

The 70-year-old, who was quite active on social media, earlier today took to Twitter to announce that he has tested for the virus on Monday.

After showing initial Covid19 symptoms, I was tested for the virus on Monday and I am declared positive for the virus today and have been admitted to Aurobindo hospital, Indori had written on Twitter this afternoon.

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