He was also a Hindi and Sanskrit scholar, and set up several hospitals that provide treatment to the poor at subsidised rates.

Retired IPS officer Acharya Kishore Kunal, 74, passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Patna. Kunal, who played pivotal roles in the Bihar State Board of Religious Trust and the Mahavir Mandir Trust, is remembered for his notable contributions to social service and the upliftment of underprivileged communities.