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BJP leader Faqir Mohammad Khan dies by suicide in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pays tribute to ‘true grassroots leader’

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Faqir Mohammad Khan has reportedly died by suicide inside the Tulsi Bagh government quarters in Srinagar. BJP officials have said that Khan used his licensed revolver to end his life.

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Ex-MLA and BJP leader found dead at official residence in Srinagar

BJP leader Faqeer Mohammad Khan found dead in Srinagar, suspected suicide, condolences from political leaders and investigation underway.

22 days ago·India

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BJP leader Faqir Mohammad Khan dies by suicide in Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah pays tribute to ‘true grassroots leader’

Faqir Mohammad Khan has reportedly died by suicide inside the Tulsi Bagh government quarters in Srinagar. BJP officials have said that Khan used his licensed revolver to end his life.

22 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Former BJP MLA from Gurez dies by suicide in Srinagar THE NEW INDIAN

SRINAGAR : Former Gurez legislator Faqir Muhammad Khan was found dead at his government residence in Tulsibagh, Srinagar, after allegedly ending his life with his licensed firearm. Khan, who contested the 2024 Assembly elections on a BJP ticket, secured 7,246 votes but lost to National Conference’s Nazir Ahmad Khan by a narrow margin of 1,132 votes. His sudden demise has triggered an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the…

22 days ago

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Former MLA and BJP leader shoots himself dead

SRINAGAR: BJP leader and former Independent MLA from Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez Faqir Mohammad Khan on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself, party officials said. Khan, 62, shot himself inside the Tulsibagh government quarters here, they said. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur, while confirming the incident, said the former MLA has died due to suicide. It was not immediately known as to why Khan took the extreme step. Khan, who wa…

22 days ago

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Former MLA Faqeer Mohammad Khan commits suicide in Srinagar

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former MLA Gurez Faqeer Mohammad Khan today committed suicide by shooting himself at his official residence in Srinagar. According to Kashmir Media Service, an official told the media that Faqeer Mohammad Khan shot himself dead at his official residence in Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar. He said the reason behind him taking this extreme step is not known yet, while a probe has been initiated into the matter. Faq…

22 days ago

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BJP leader found dead at Srinagar's high-security Tulsi Bagh - The Legitimate

BJP leader and former MLA Gurez Faqir Mohammad Khan allegedly shot himself dead at Srinagar’s high-security Tulsi Bagh area on Wednesday, officials said. Khan, a senior leader of the BJP who unsuccessfully contested the assembly polls on the party ticket in 2024, had a gunshot wound. Police and forensic teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident surfaced . A senior police officer confirmed the development and said an investigation is under…

22 days ago

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