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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.

Faqeer Khan contested the 2024 Assembly election unsuccessfully from Gurez constituency. He was defeated by National Conference leader and former minister Nazir Ahmad Khan.

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