Former Sikkim CM Sanchaman Limboo dies at 73

Former Sikkim chief minister Sanchaman Limboo died after a prolonged illness at a state-run hospital here on Sunday, family sources said. He was 73 and is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

Limboo served as the fourth chief minister of Sikkim for six months from June 2 to December 12, 1994. His body was brought to his residence in Gangtok and arrangements have been made for the funeral at his native village in West Sikkim district, they said.