Former Assam Minister Siddeque Ahmed dies battling cancer at 63
Former Assam minister Siddeque Ahmed, aged 63, passed away after a prolonged fight with cancer. Ahmed was a leading figure in the Barak Valley region and served four terms as a Congress legislator representing Karimganj South. He had been receiving medical treatment for an extended period before his death. The Hindu reported his death, noting his long‑standing service to the state.