Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 12: Former Law Minister, Sheikh Muham-mad Maqbool, passed away here this evening.
Sheikh Maqbool, from Baramulla, was close Associate of founder of National Conference and former Chief Minister Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah.
Maqbool was first time elected as NC MLA from Baramulla constituency in 1983. He was re-elected from Baramulla constituency in 1987 to become Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister.
He was first elected as ward member from Khawja Bagh Baramulla in the year 1973 and was later elected as chairman Town Area Committee Baramulla.
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