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| Sobhan Acharya |
Sobhan Acharya was a quiet pillar of strength for his family and for those who knew him closely. Gentle in manner and measured in words, he carried himself with a dignity that never sought attention, yet earned deep respect.
An alumnus of Shillong’s educational institutions, Sobhan Acharya was formerly a resident of Bhagyakul, Laitumkhrah. He served the Defence Accounts Department under the Ministry of Defence (Finance) and had a long administrative career. His postings took him to Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Kolkata, Panagarh, Gopalpur-on-Sea and Narengi, Guwahati. He retired from the office of the Controller of Defence Accounts, Guwahati.
Following his father’s demise, he lived for several years at Survey, Beltola, Guwahati, with his mother and younger brother, remaining closely involved in family responsibilities until his mother’s passing. In the years that followed, he stood firmly by his younger siblings, offering guidance, reassurance and quiet support. Over time, we realised that in many ways he had become a father-figure to us, steady, protective and always present when needed.
When his younger brother was born, our parents would often recall that it was Sobhan Acharya who suggested the name “Sandip”, a small gesture that remained part of our family memory.
After our father’s passing, Sobhan Acharya brought our mother to live with him in Guwahati, where he was posted at the time. His colleagues grew fond of her, and she, in turn, became a familiar and welcome presence among them. She accompanied Sobhan Acharya on several leisure excursions across the country, journeys she cherished deeply. Later, when his younger brother was also posted to Guwahati, the family lived together for a period, sharing a closely knit routine. Winters often saw us setting out on long drives, sometimes to the riverbanks to bask in the sun, and at other times towards nearby hills and streams. Those outings felt less like journeys and more like picnics, unhurried and joyful. In their childhood years, his nephews looked forward to school holidays spent with him and their grandmother, moments that remain among the family’s warmest memories.
After the sudden passing of his sister’s husband in June 2023, Sobhan Acharya stood firmly by his sister during a period of deep personal loss. He was constantly present, offering comfort through quiet care rather than words. He took it upon himself to steady the family, ensuring his sister never felt alone as she faced grief and uncertainty. His support reflected the steadfast role he had always played within the family.
He believed deeply in togetherness. For long, he spoke of a simple wish that the three siblings would one day travel together and spend some time at a serene and peaceful place. It was never about destinations or comfort, but about being together, sharing moments without haste.
After retirement, Sobhan Acharya first settled in Kolkata and later moved to Bengaluru, where he lived with his sister. Within the residential community and among his sister’s circle of friends, he became a familiar and much-liked presence. His warmth, gentle humour and courteous nature endeared him to many, and friendships grew naturally around him.
He was the eldest son of late Shelley Acharya and late Prof. Salil Krishna Acharya, founding Principal of Shillong Commerce College. Prof. Acharya was the original researcher who thought beyond conventional approaches and had conceptualised the interlinking of the Brahmaputra with the Ganga, with the aim of improving economic development in the northeastern region. His work, though implemented over time, remained largely unacknowledged, a reality Sobhan Acharya accepted with quiet pride and restraint.
Sobhan Acharya passed away on January 31, 2026, following complications arising from pneumonia. He was undergoing treatment at TriLife hospital in Bengaluru.
On the occasion of his Ardhya Shraddha today, February 9, 2026, the family prays for his eternal peace.
He believed deeply in togetherness. For long, he spoke of a simple wish that the three siblings would one day travel together and spend some time at a serene and peaceful place. It was never about destinations or comfort, but about being together, sharing moments without haste.
After retirement, Sobhan Acharya first settled in Kolkata and later moved to Bengaluru, where he lived with his sister. Within the residential community and among his sister’s circle of friends, he became a familiar and much-liked presence. His warmth, gentle humour and courteous nature endeared him to many, and friendships grew naturally around him.
He was the eldest son of late Shelley Acharya and late Prof. Salil Krishna Acharya, founding Principal of Shillong Commerce College. Prof. Acharya was the original researcher who thought beyond conventional approaches and had conceptualised the interlinking of the Brahmaputra with the Ganga, with the aim of improving economic development in the northeastern region. His work, though implemented over time, remained largely unacknowledged, a reality Sobhan Acharya accepted with quiet pride and restraint.
Sobhan Acharya passed away on January 31, 2026, following complications arising from pneumonia. He was undergoing treatment at TriLife hospital in Bengaluru.
On the occasion of his Ardhya Shraddha today, February 9, 2026, the family prays for his eternal peace.
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