GANGTOK, 21 Jan: Bhim Raj Pradhan, son of Late Kashi Raj Pradhan and Late Laxmi Devi Pradhan, who served Sikkim as the first and longest serving Law Secretary, passed away at Paramount Hospital in Siliguri at 8.35 PM on 20 January. He is survived by his wife Bindumati Pradhan, two sons and their families. The funeral is scheduled to be held in Gangtok on 22 January.