Syed Ali Shah Geelani passed away at 10:30 pm at his Srinagar residence.
Geelani was a stalwart leader of the Hurriyat Conference and had been unwell for some time.
He was previously a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, but later founded Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. He has served as the chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a conglomerate of pro-resistance parties in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Saddened by the news of Geelani sahab’s passing away. We may not have agreed on most things but I respect him for his steadfastness and standing by his beliefs. May Allah Ta’aala grant him jannat and condolences to his family and well wishers,” Mehbooba said on Twitter.
The Chenab Times News Desk