Srinagar, April 26 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founder Amanullah Khan passed away at Rawalpindi in Pakistan on Tuesday morning after illness. He was 84.
Khan passed away this morning at a hospital around 8:30. The deceased was the co-founder of the Kashmir Independent Committee in 1963.
He was elected Secretary General of JK Plebiscite Front (PF) in 1965 and Co-founded the JK National Liberation Front (NLF) with Maqbool Bhat.
Khan is the father-in-law of Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
As per sources, Khan will be buried, as per his wish, in Gilgit Baltistan.
Khan lived a life of struggle and died in the state of struggle. He maintained a simple life style and his dedication toward the struggle was outstanding.
In Kashmir, Khan’s funeral prayer-in-absentia will be held at many places, including in Kupwara district.
Khan’s daughter Asma Khan Lone was in Pakistan by the side of his father. (KNS)