Former chairman of AP press academy Vasudeva Deekshitulu passes away in Hyderabad

Senior journalist and former chairman of Andhra Pradesh press academy Vasudeva Deekshitulu passed away on Friday in a private hospital. He was 76.

Deekshitulu suffered a heart attack on Friday and was dead while undergoing treatment. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Journalist and famous personalities condoled the death of Vasudeva Deekshitulu.

He had started off his career as a journalist in Andhra Prabha news daily and later worked as an editor for it. His final rites will be held on Saturday.