Obituary
By Arun Pratap Singh
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 13 Jul: The passing away of Dr Viresh Kumar Singh on 7 July 2026, at Max Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, after a courageous five-month long battle with multiple organ failure involving the liver and kidneys, has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family, friends, colleagues and countless patients whose lives he touched with compassion and dedication.
He was serving as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, New Delhi, and still had nearly five years of service left before retirement.
Born in Ghaziabad district on 31 May, 1965, Dr Singh pursued his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, and later completed his MS in General Surgery through the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMC), University of Delhi, with training at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. His batchmates at MAMC included several prominent doctors from Dehradun. Over the years, he earned immense respect as a highly skilled surgeon with expertise in gastro and urological surgery. However, while being the only surgeon in Lakshdweep during the initial years of government service, he had to also perform surgeries beyond the sphere of his specialisation including ENT and Gynaecological surgeries. What distinguished him even more than his professional competence was his unwavering commitment to ethical medical practice, his financial and moral integrity and his spirituality.
Throughout his career in government service, Dr Singh remained a man of impeccable integrity. He believed that medicine was a sacred calling rather than merely a profession. Opportunities for higher positions and personal advancement came his way on several occasions, but he never compromised his principles for professional gain. His honesty, transparency and uncompromising moral standards earned him the admiration of colleagues and the trust of patients alike and set him apart from the others.
Despite holding a senior administrative position, he never distanced himself from patient care. It was common for him to stay late into the night after surgeries to personally monitor patients’ recovery. He also frequently donated blood whenever patients were in need, despite serving in government hospitals reflecting his belief that service extended beyond the operating theatre.
Dr Singh had a deep spiritual inclination and lived a remarkably simple, humble and disciplined life. He was guided by compassion, selflessness and an enduring desire to serve society, particularly those who were poor and vulnerable.
He is survived by his wife, Alka (Dolly), daughter Pragnya Singh, son Shashvat, son-in-law Amod Deo, and granddaughter Adrija, who were the centre of his life and greatest source of pride.
His demise has been widely mourned by colleagues, relatives, friends and his medical college batchmates, all of whom remember him as an exceptional doctor and an even finer human being.
For me, his loss is deeply personal. As my sister Dolly’s husband, he was much more than a close relative to me. He was a trusted friend and an engaging companion with whom I have shared countless conversations on politics, public policy, health, spirituality, religion, environmental issues and the many questions of life. His wisdom, gentle humour, balanced perspective and quiet strength enriched every discussion.
Dr Viresh Kumar Singh leaves behind a legacy built not merely on professional excellence but on integrity, humility, compassion and selfless service. He will be remembered with love, gratitude and profound respect by everyone whose life he touched.
May the Almighty grant Moksha to his noble soul!
Om Shanti Om!!!!
