Padma awardee Dr Munishwar Dawar, Jabalpur's Rs 20 doctor, dies at 79
Jabalpur: In an unfortunate incident, Padma Shri awardee Dr Munishwar Chandra Dawar, renowned for treating patients for a nominal fee of just Rs 20, passed away on Friday at the age of 79.
He died due to age-related ailments, and his last rites were held at 4 pm at Gupteshwar Muktidham in the midst of a large number of admirers, including fellow doctors and people who had been treated by him over the years, news agency PTI reported.
"The news of the death of Padma Shri Dr MC Dawar is very sad. This is an irreparable loss not only for Jabalpur but for the entire state. May God grant his soul a place in his lotus feet," Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said in a post on X.
Recollecting his recent meeting with Dawar, the CM said he was deeply inspired by his dedication to public service.
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