Jammu Tawi, March 21 -- Former Gurez MLA and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Faqeer Mohammad Khan allegedly died by suicide at his official residence in Srinagar on Thursday, sending shockwaves across political circles in Jammu and Kashmir.

An official informed that Khan was found dead at his government-allocated quarters in Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar, after allegedly shooting himself. He said authorities were soon alerted, and a police team rushed to the scene.

"The exact reason behind this extreme step remains unknown. A probe has been initiated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death," the official added.

Additionally, Srinagar Police, in an official statement, confirmed that a firearm discharge incident occurred ...