J&K BJP leader Khan dies by suicide

Khan, who unsuccessfully contested last year’s assembly elections from Gurez in Bandipora district, shot himself inside the government quarters when nobody was at home.

“An incident of firearm discharge was reported today in the Tulsibagh area of Srinagar, resulting in the death of former legislator Fakeer Mohd Khan, a resident of Gurez. Police have taken cognizance of the matter, and legal proceedings under section 194 of the BNSS have been initiated at Police Station Shergarhi. Initial findings suggest the incident appears to be a case of suicide.

Further investigation is ongoing, considering all aspects,” Srinagar Police wrote on X.

BJP senior leader and spokesman Altaf Thakur said he came to know about the incident around 2 pm.