Sumbal Bandipora, Sept 9 (KNS): Advocate Mushtaq Ahmad Hurrah was on Wednesday elected president of the Bar Association Sumbal after defeating his rival in a closely contested election, officials said.

Hurrah secured 10 votes to win the presidential post, while Advocate Sheikh Ajaz was elected vice-president with 14 votes.

Advocate Ghulam Mohi Ud Din Parray and Advocate Tasleema Jan were elected general secretary and treasurer, respectively, unopposed.

The election was held on September 9 under the supervision of Chief Election Commissioner Advocate Qazi Raashid.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Polling, counting and declaration of results were completed in a fair and orderly manner, according to the official notification.

The newly elected executive body assumed charge with immediate effect.

Members of the legal fraternity congratulated the new office-bearers and expressed hope that the new leadership would work for the welfare of advocates while upholding the dignity and professional standards of the Bar.(KNS)