Former Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat dies at 89 in Sopore, remembered as pro-dialogue leader

Former Hurriyat chairman Professor Abdul Gani Bhat, 89, passed away on Wednesday in Sopore after a brief illness. A veteran separatist and academic, Bhat co-founded the Muslim United Front and later the All Parties Hurriyat Conference. Known for his pro-dialogue approach on Kashmir, he engaged with New Delhi during Vajpayee and UPA governments.