Srinagar, Aug 20(KNS): Mohammad Jamal Mir of Nowgam Langate, a foundational member of the Awami Ittihad Party (AIP), passed away on Tuesday.

Family sources said that Mir, who had recently attended an AIP meeting with top leadership, died suddenly at his residence in North Kashmir.

The AIP has expressed its deepest condolences to his bereaved family.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelAlso, AIP chief and Baramulla Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid conveyed his condolences to the family via telephone, as he is currently in custody.

Sheikh Khurshid and Abrar Rashid have also condoled Mir's death and extended prayers for his soul.(KNS).