Jammu, May 23 -- Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran lawyer and social activist Bushan Lal Pandita, a native of Handwara currently residing in Jammu.

In an emotional tribute, Lone described Pandita Ji as a close associate of his late father and an esteemed member of his family. "He was a passionate resident of Handwara. He loved Handwara and Handwara loved him," Lone said.

Despite the unrest of 1989, Bushan Lal Pandita remained deeply attached to his homeland. He was among the first from the Kashmiri Pandit community to resume visits to Kashmir during the peak of violence, often staying for extended periods in Handwara. His home in Jammu was a haven fo...