Fakir Muhammad Khan, former independent legislator and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Gurez, Jammu and Kashmir, tragically took his own life on Thursday by shooting himself. This sorrowful incident occurred at his government quarters in Srinagar's Tulsibagh, where he resided.
At 62, Fakir Muhammad Khan shot himself at his government residence, resulting in his immediate death. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur confirmed this tragic event, stating that the former legislator has committed suicide. However, the reasons behind this tragic decision are not yet clear.
Elected as Independent Legislator in 1996, Joined BJP in 2020
Fakir Muhammad Khan was elected as an independent legislator to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in 1996. He remained active in politics for a long time before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2020. Last year, he ran for the assembly election on a BJP ticket but faced defeat.
Grief Strikes Party, Investigation of Reasons Underway
The news of Fakir Muhammad Khan's suicide has sent waves of sorrow through the BJP and among his supporters. Senior party leaders have expressed profound grief over this incident. Currently, police and administration are investigating the circumstances, striving to understand the reasons behind this suicide.
According to police sources, no suicide note has been found at the site. Authorities state that the true reason behind this suicide may only become clear after forensic investigations and discussions with family members.
