Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- Former Law Secretary and former BOPEE Chairman Gh Hassan Tantray on Thursday passed away after protracted illness at Qamarwari Srinagar.

Reports said that Tantray was suffering a protracted illness passed away Thursday afternoon. A resident of Bhagatpora Handwara held the position of Commissioner Secretary Law Department during Omar Abdullah led NC-Congress coalition government and was later posted as Commissioner Secretary ARI & Trainings department.

After retirement he was appointed Chairman Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) and this post retirement position for a period of three years. (KNS)

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