Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik passed away on Tuesday (August 5, 2025). He has also served as the Governor of Meghalaya, Goa, Odisha and Bihar.

He was 79-years old.The Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi confirmed his death.

“The patient had a longstanding history of diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, and other chronic health issues including morbid obesity and obstructive sleep apnea,” the hospital said.

“He was admitted with us on 11-5-2025 at 12:04 pm with complicated urinary tract infection and subsequently developed refractory septic shock secondary to urinary tract infection, hospital acquired pneumonia and multi-organ dysfunction.

Despite all appropriate and aggressive medical interventions including multiple antibiotics and cytosorb 2 sessions, including ventilatory support and critical care management, his condition continued to deteriorate.

He also developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and acute kidney injury on chronic kidney disease needing multiple hemodialysis sessions,” the hospital said.

 Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik. | Photo Credit: PTI

Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik passed away on Tuesday (August 5, 2025). 

Source: Thehindu