Mangaluru, Jul 20: Businessman, philanthropist and proprietor of New Sultan Beedi Works, Haji B Husain Koadje, passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru after a brief period of illness on Thursday. He was 73.
Popularly known as Sultan Haji, he was a resident of Kodaje village near Mani. He had got discharged from a hospital on Wednesday after two weeks of treatment for chest pain.
On Thursday afternoon his chest pain worsened and he was again rushed to the hospital where he breathed his last around 2 p.m., family sources said.
Sultan Haji, who was known for his helping nature and simple lifestyle, had served as the president and treasurer of the Kodaje Badria Juma Masjid for several years.
He is survived by his wife, six sons including incumbent president of Juma Masjid Mohammed Rafeeq, and two daughters.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister U T Khader and Forest Minister B Ramanath Rai among others have expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Sultan Haji.
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Sir, you will overcome your health issues very soon
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