Social activist and former chief editor of Rashtradoot Newspaper, Dr. Dil Ifthikar Khan died today at his residence in Udaipur. Khan was 77 years old and was unwell for last two month. According to family sources, he died due to natural causes.

The body was buried in a graveyard near Paltan Masjid, Chetak. A large number of people including politicians, journalists and social workers were present in the funeral ceremony.

The procession started from Khan’s residence at Panchwati, near Hotel Golden Tulip. During his lifetime, Dr. Khan was active in journalism, politics, social work and headed many non- governmental organizations including Muslim Mewar Sena. Known as an icon among youth, Khan served as the editor in Hindi Daily, Rashtradoot.