Former teacher and Justice of the Peace Chaman Lal Dogra, described as a pillar of the Asian and wider Dundee community, has died aged 86.
Mr Dogra, believed to have been among the first Indian JPs in Scotland, passed away peacefully on April 7.
He co-founded and was involved in various community projects, such as the Tayside Hindu Cultural and Community Centre, the Dundee Indian Association and the International Women’s Centre.
His family have described him as “humble, generous, caring and loving”.
Mr Dogra was born on October 1 1929 in Peshawar.
He arrived in Dundee around 47 years ago as a result of a recruitment drive to bring teachers to the UK.
He taught at Dens Road Primary School, while also teaching Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu classes in his spare time.
Mr Dogra was described as a man who believed in bringing the community together irrespective of culture and background.
He was also passionate about women’s empowerment and believed they should be able to work instead of being confined to the home.
Mr Dogra had four children and has left behind nine grand- children and two great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his wife, Satya Rani.
His family described him as an avid reader and a man who believed in making the most out of every day.
He was also said to have a sweet tooth and his halwa a traditional Indian sweet was famous at the Hindu temple in the city.
Mr Dogra’s funeral is due to be held on Friday at 10.15am at Dundee Crematorium.