Former president A P J Abdul Kalam admitted to hospital in Shillong

The former President collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong at around 6.30pm and was taken to the hospital.

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Abdul Kalam (84) fell ill at a function in Shillong and was rushed to the hospital, M Kharkrang, SP Khasi Hills, said. (Source: PTI)

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam was on Monday admitted to a hospital in Shillong following sudden illness.

Kalam (84) fell ill at a function in Shillong and was rushed to the hospital, M Kharkrang, SP Khasi Hills, said.

The former President collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management in Shillong at around 6.30pm and was taken to the hospital.

Meghalaya Governor V Shanmughanathan and Chief Secretary P B O Warjri visited Bethany hospital where Kalam has been admitted.

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