Vice President M Hamid Ansari condoled the demise of eminent biologist Obaid Siddiqi, who died in Bangalore today due to brain injuries sustained in a road accident on July 21.
"I am deeply saddened at the untimely and tragic demise of Professor Obaid Siddiqi, National Research Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, one of the most eminent scientists of our country and an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University," Ansari said in his message.
He said Siddiqui was acclaimed, nationally and globally, for his important contributions in the field of molecular biology which led to a better understanding of the subject.
Ansari said in Siddiqui's departure, the country had lost a pioneer of scientific research and an institution builder.
"I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family. I pray to the Almighty to give them strength and fortitude to withstand this loss," he said.
