I was shocked to learn about the sad demise of our senior colleague Prof Akram Lal. I had a long association with him for more than forty years. He was an excellent teacher, an academician, a researcher and a leader in the field of Anaesthesiology, Pain Management and Palliative Care. This solemn tribute is for our Great Guru from his student and faculty members of the Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU Varanasi.

I was invited to IMS almost every year as a faculty for examinations and, conferences, guest lectures and as a member of the University Board of Faculty of Medical Sciences -BHU, till Covid time.

Prof Akram Lal will be remembered for his contribution to Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Palliative Care. His Wisdom, farsightedness and courage shall always keep us guiding in all our endeavours! May God bless his soul!