Biyyothil Mohyuddin Kutty, widely known as BM Kutty, who migrated from Kerala, India to Pakistan in 1949, died in Karachi on Sunday after a protracted illness. He was 89. His funeral was held at Gulshan-e-Iqbal on Sunday. Kutti has bee part of several political movements in Pakistan. He worked for several leftist parties including Awami Leaque, national Democratic Party and Pakistan National Party.

BM Kutty came to limelight when he launched his autobiography "Sixty years in self-exile: No Regrets; A Political Autobiography" in 2011. He served as political secretary to the then governor of Balochistan Mir Ghaus Bux Bizenjo in 1972. He was general secretary of Pakistan Peace Coalition, a group that has been working to promote peace process between India and Pakistan. Intellectuals, journalists and politicians have expressed condolences on Kutty's death and paid him rich tribute for his services for Pakistan and the community.

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