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Save Guwahati Build Guwahati founder Upen Sarma dies in Guwahati at 88

The renowned sportsperson and founder of SGBG was suffering from old age related ailments

Sentinel Digital Desk

Guwahati, October 29: Renowned sportsperson and founder of Save Guwahati Build Guwahati (SGBG), Upen Sarma passed away on Thursday. He was 88.

Sarma, better known as a social activist, was also a popular sportsperson of Assam. He breathed his last at his Bhetapara residence in Guwahati, Kailash Sarma, the General Secretary of SGBG said. Mr

Upen Sarma was also a senior journalist and the Founder Editor of Raijor Sangbad, a Government of Assam newspaper.

Sarma earned laurels when he crossed the mighty river Brahmaputra in early 90s at the age of 49years.