Kashmiri Leaders | MCQs

Explanation

Syed Ali Shah Geelani died at the age of 92 on 01 September 2021 in Srinagar

Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a top separatist leader in Indian-administered Kashmir

Geelani helped found the All Parties Hurriyat Conference in 1993 and served as its chairman from 1998 to 2000

Born: September 29, 1929, Sopore

Party: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

Buried: September 2, 2021, Hyderpora, Srinagar

Awards: Nishan-e-Pakistan

Explanation

On 14 August 2020, the then president Dr Arif Alvi presented Nishan-e-Pakistan to Kashmiri Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani for his noteworthy services and sacrifices for the oppressed people of Indian occupied Kashmir.

Syed Ali became the 27th foreign recipients of Nishan-e-Pakistan.

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