Kishtwar, Oct 11: former Legislator and political activist Ghulam Hassan Arman died, here on Monday morning, after prolonged illness. He was 75.
 Hundreds of people, including political leaders from most of the parties, participated in the Nimaz-e-Jinaza of the deceased in the evening following which he was laid to rest in Kishtwar graveyard.
 He was the lone Congress leader, who defeated, National Conference from Kishtwar constituency and was elected to the state Legislative Assembly in the year 1983. He was also elected to Legislative Council in the year 1989.
 Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, in a condolence message, said that late leader served the people sincerely and highlighted their grievances and demands at various forums during his political career.
 Abdullah conveyed deep sorrow and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family. He prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul.

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