Political, Religious, Trade Union & Business Organisations Condole The Demise of Senior Trade Union Leader Farooq Khan’s Brother
Srinagar, 10 Nov, 2026: Renowned industrialist and proprietor of M/s Khan Wood Industry, Ghulam Mohammad Khan, son of Late Ghulam Qadir Khan resident of Nowhatta, Masjid Wahab Sahab, Tilwan Doori, near Historic Jamia Masjid, Srinagar. He was elder brother of senior trade union leader, Vice President of the Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC), Chairman of the Mechanic Irrigation and Flood Control Employees Federation and Chairman of Masjid Wahab Sahab Farooq Ahmad Khan, passed away in the early hours of Monday, 9th November, 2026, at around 4:30 AM, following a brief illness.
His demise has been widely mourned by people from different walks of life. Ghulam Mohammad Khan was a respected industrialist and proprietor of M/s Khan Wood Industry. He was associated with the business community and maintained cordial relations with people from different sections of society. His passing has left his family, relatives, friends and associates deeply saddened.
Following the news of his demise, representatives of political parties, religious leaders, trade union bodies, various government employees’ unions and associations, members of the business and trade fraternity, media persons, government officers and officials visited the bereaved family to offer condolences and express solidarity with them during this difficult time.
A delegation of the Mechanic Irrigation and Flood Control Employees Federation, led by Bilal Ahmad Khan and Chief Spokesperson Farooq Malik, also visited the residence of the deceased. The delegation conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and offered special prayers for the forgiveness and eternal peace of the departed soul. The members expressed profound grief over his passing and prayed that Almighty Allah grant the bereaved family patience and strength to bear this irreparable loss.
The deceased was laid to rest at the family’s ancestral graveyard near the main gate of Islamia College, Srinagar.
The bereaved family, relatives and well-wishers have prayed that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgive all the sins and shortcomings of the departed soul, accept his good deeds, reward him abundantly for every act of kindness and goodness and grant him the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous. May Allah illuminate his grave with Noor, make it a garden of Paradise, protect him from the trials of the grave and bless him with eternal peace and forgiveness. May the Almighty also grant the bereaved family Sabr-e-Jameel, courage and strength to endure this profound loss. Aameen.
According to family sources, Fateh Khawani will be held on Thursday, 12th November 2026, at 10:30 AM, at the family’s ancestral graveyard near the main gate of Islamia College, Srinagar. Following the day long Fateh Khawani, prayers will also be held at the family’s residence. The family has respectfully requested ladies not to bring any eatables or food items with them. For any information call or messages following numbers: +91- 7889419292, 8825035449.
