Consumer rights activist and former vice-principal of Cotton University, Deven Dutta passed away at the age of 81.
Born on April 5, 1944 at Nazira in Sivasagar, Deven Dutta was residing in Guwahati’s Sundarpur area.
He completed his post-graduation in English in the year 1965 and started his career as a professor of English at Cotton College. He was also a renowned litterateur and columnist.
Prof Dutta was a prolific writer and had published several books and articles on a variety of topics, including literature, education, and social issues. He was also a regular columnist in several newspapers and magazines.
