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Congress leader found dead under suspicious circumstances in Rajouri hotel

Jammu: A senior Congress leader, Farooq Khan, was found dead in a hotel room under mysterious circumstances in Rajouri in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Khan, hailing from the Manjakote area, was found dead in a hotel room near the Rajouri Bus Stand last night. According to police, they rushed to the hotel after receiving information about the incident. The body was taken into custody and shifted to Government Medical College (GMC), Rajouri, where doctors conducted the post-mortem examination.

Officials said the exact circumstances surrounding Khan’s death are yet to be determined. A case has been registered and police have launched a thorough investigation from all possible angles.

Authorities stated that no possibility can be ruled out at this stage and that the actual cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report and further investigation.

The deceased had been associated with social and political activities for many years and was well known for his public service and strong connect with the local community.

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