Pro-Kashmir politician Krishan Dev Sethi passes away

JAMMU — Krishan Dev Sethi, who played a key role in ‘Quit Kashmir’ movement, passed away at his Jammu-based residence on Thursday morning.

Sethi was 93 who also represented Noushera Assembly segment of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sethi was originally a native of Mirpur, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, who migrated to Jammu in 1946. The deceased is survived by a son and a daughter.

Sethi was pro-Kashmir at core who expressed his ideas freely and stood for the people of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister in a tweet expressed grief over the demise of Sethi. “Deeply saddened to know of Sethi sahab’s demise. I was hoping to see him in Jammu. He treated me like a daughter & will always be an integral part of my childhood. Will miss his wisdom & guidance,” Mehbooba Mufti tweeted.