Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Kashmiri Pandit Bhushan Bazaz Passes Away
Bhushan Bazaz was a well-known Kashmiri Pandit leader who worked for peace and understanding between different communities in Kashmir.
He was the head of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum, which supports talks between India and Pakistan to solve the Kashmir issue.
Bazaz was respected by many, including separatist leaders, for his efforts to promote human rights and unity.
He was the only Pandit leader invited to meet the former President of Pakistan, Parvez Musharraf, in 2001.
Bazaz passed away in New Delhi at the age of 91, leaving behind his wife and son, Kalhan.
His other son, Guruposho, was tragically killed in Canada in 2004.
Many, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, have expressed their sadness at his passing and remembered him as a kind and ethical person.
Bhushan Bazaz, a prominent Kashmiri Pandit leader, passed away in New Delhi at age 91.
He was the head of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum, advocating for dialogue between India and Pakistan.
Bazaz was respected by separatist leaders for his advocacy of human rights and inter-community brotherhood.
He met with former Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf in 2001, despite protests from Pandit groups.
Bazaz is survived by his wife and son, Kalhan, and was remembered by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as an upholder of Kashmiri ethics.
- Who
- Bhushan Bazaz, a Kashmiri Pandit leader and advocate for inter-community dialogue
- What
- Passed away after a prolonged illness
- When
- Monday, January 12, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to a prolonged illness
- Name
- Bhushan Bazaz
- Age
- 91
- Organization
- Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum (JKDF)
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness
- Notable Event
- Met Parvez Musharraf in 2001
- Survivors
- Wife and son, Kalhan
- Deceased Son
- Guruposho Bazaz (killed in 2004)
- Residence
- New Delhi