AALO, Jan 25: Biso Potom, the former Circle Head Goan Bura of Lodu Bango and HGB of Sala Potom who worked constantly as an agent of the government and as a true crusader of indigenous faith and culture right from pre- independence era breathed his last today at 12.30 am after prolonged illness. He was treated in Apollo Hospital Chennai and Sanjivini Hospital Dibrugarh for multiple systemic atrophy disorder. He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters and many grandchildren.
Orphaned in his early life, he grew up under all adversities and created a niche for himself in the social arena to become a GB, then HGB and Circle Head Goan Bura of Darak Bango till his ailment. He worked with late Sushen Pao then BS for social development of the Lodu-Karka area during pre-independence days.
As a senior Loduian, he was a proponent of tradition and customs; a great orator who was well versed in customary laws. Though he was not educated, he had backed the opening of schools in the Bango on priority and set a glaring example of proper parenting in society as his children-- Sode Potom became an administrative (APCS) officer, Somar Potom, Dy. Director APEDA and Soyum Potom, a doctor; they all received their education from government schools.
President KKWS, Toyi Raksap and President LAWS, Bidu Poyom in their condolence messages have termed his demise as a great loss for society and conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members in this hour of crisis DIPRO  

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Kenter Joya Riba

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