AZAMGARH / PTI
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's driver and INA veteran 'Colonel' Nizamuddin died on Monday in Dhakwa village in Mubarakpur area in Azamgarh after a prolonged illness.
Born in 1901, Nizamuddin was over 116 years old.
His youngest son Sheikh Akram was by his side when the end came in the early hours on Monday.
'Colonel' Nizamuddin, who had served in the Indian National Army from 1943-45, had proclaimed himself as one of the most trusted lieutenants of Netaji.
He served as a driver-cum-guard of Bose after the INA was formed. He accompanied Bose when he went to meet Hitler to seek help to secure freedom for India.
He also accompanied Bose during his trips to Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
He is survived by his 107-year-old wife Ajbunisa, daughter Habibunnisa (85) and sons Akhtar Ali (72), Anwar Ali (65) and Sheikh Akram (55).
Last year, Nizamuddin hogged the limelight when he opened a bank account at an age of 116 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in 2014, honoured Nizamuddin by touching his feet in Varanasi.
