Jorhat, Mar 13: Assam’s renowned novelist, Arun Goswami, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday night in Assam’s Jorhat.
The novelist and short story writer breathed his last at the Mission Hospital in Jorhat at around 9.45 p.m..
As per sources, he has been undergoing treatment at the ICU for the past several days.
Born in Assam’s Dergaon, Goswami achieved the world record for penning the longest book ever written, spanning over 10,000 pages. Goswami was a prolific writer whose works reflected a strong sense of social responsibility.
Among his numerous literary works, 'Kalakshana' and 'Salanta Biborini' emerged as highly acclaimed creations, garnering widespread popularity.
Following Goswami's demise, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, via the microblogging site 'X', condoled for the departed soul.