Former ‘Hazuri Raagi’ at Golden Temple, Nirmal Singh dies of coronavirus

Former Hazuri Raagi at India’s Golden Temple Giani Nirmal Singh died on Thursday after he was tested positive for novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

Indian Sikh spiritual singer died in Amritsar, according to Indian media reports.

The recipient of Padma Shri recently returned to India from abroad and was admitted at a hospital. He had complained of breathing difficulties and dizziness.

The 62-year-old was put on the ventilator on Wednesday and passed away in the wee hours of Thursday.

In India over 50 people have died of coronavirus with over 2,000 confirmed cases.