Srinagar, March 20 -- His funeral prayers were led by Dr Aga Syed Mudasir Rizvi. Hundreds of mourners, including members of the judiciary, legal fraternity, and the public, attended his funeral to pay their final respects.

Raja Tasleem passed away on Wednesday night at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments. He was 57. His untimely demise at the peak of his career has left his colleagues and admirers in deep shock.

Hailing from the Botraj clan of the Nagar princely state, Raja Tasleem was known for his unwavering commitment to justice. Last year, he took charge as theSpecial Judge for UAPA cases in Baramulla, following an illustrious career as Ch...