Jammu, Nov 13 (KNS): Senior Congress leader, prominent lawyer and former Chairman of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, Shah Mohammad Chaudhary, was laid to rest at Bhatindi graveyard in Jammu on Friday, with hundreds of people from different walks of life attending his funeral.

High Court judges, senior lawyers, ministers, legislators, political leaders and members of civil society were among those who attended the last rites and paid their respects to the deceased.

Chaudhary was a prominent legal, political and social figure in Jammu and Kashmir who remained associated with several social and community welfare initiatives. He was particularly known for his work among the Gujjar-Bakerwal community, while maintaining close relations with people across different communities.

Known for his secular outlook and commitment to communal harmony, Chaudhary had earned respect across political and social circles during his long public life.

His demise was widely mourned, with political leaders, members of the legal fraternity and representatives of various social organisations expressing grief over his passing.

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) described his death as a major loss to the party and society, recalling his contributions to public life and the legal profession.

In a condolence statement, the party said Chaudhary remained committed to the Congress ideology and worked for the welfare of people throughout his political career.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He had served in several important positions within the Congress organisation, including as Vice President of JKPCC, and remained associated with the party's legal cell for several years.

The Congress leadership described him as a dedicated party leader and an experienced legal professional whose contributions would be remembered.

Among those who expressed condolences were AICC General Secretary and J&K in-charge Dr Sayeed Naseer Hussain, JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra, AICC General Secretary and Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir, former PCC presidents Saifuddin Soz and Vikar Rasool Wani, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, and working presidents Raman Bhalla and Tara Chand.

Former ministers Lal Singh, Mula Ram, Yogesh Sawhney, G M Saroori, Abdul Majid Wani, Shabir Ahmed Khan and Manohar Lal Sharma also mourned his demise.

Senior Congress leaders Balwan Singh, chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma, Ved Mahajan, former MP T S Bajwa, Balbir Singh, Indu Pawar, Naresh Gupta, Manmohan Singh, Hari Singh Chib, Vinod Sharma, PCC Legal Cell Chairman Advocate K K Pangotra and T S Tony were among others who conveyed their condolences.

The Congress leaders expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul. (KNS)