on Monday passed away at the age of 100 years after prolonged illness at PGI Chandigarh.Born on December 2, 1920 Sanotkh Singh Dhir Sahitya Academy Award winner Punjabi writer has written 50 books including poetry, novels, short stories and travelogues. He was awarded Sahitya Academy Award in 1996 for Pakhi, a collection of short stories. He was also awarded Shiromani Sahitkaar Award, Punjabi top literary honour in 2004.
from Punjab Newsline: Noted Punjabi writer Santokh Singh Dhir passed away
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