Veteran Marathi author and social activist Anil Awachat passes away at 77

Renowned Marathi author and social activist Anil Awachat has passed away due to a prolonged illness. He was 77. Dr Awachat was hospitalized some days back due to health problems, and he was brought home from the hospital around four days ago, the family member said.

Dr Awachat was the founder of a de-addiction center called Muktangan Rehabilitation Center in Pune in 1986. He was known for his several Marathi books like “Manasa”, Swatahavishayi, “Gard”, “Karyarat”, “Karyamagna” and “Kutuhalapoti”.