Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Last Kashmiri Muslim DGP of J&K, Ghulam Jeelani Pandit, Dies at 92
Ghulam Jeelani Pandit, the last Kashmiri Muslim to be the top police officer in Jammu and Kashmir, has passed away.
He was in charge from 1987 to 1989, a time when things were becoming unstable in the region.
During his time, some Kashmiris were found to be training with weapons across the border.
After he was removed from his position, the situation worsened, with protests and violence.
Pandit was the second Kashmiri Muslim to hold the DGP position.
He lived a quiet life after retiring.
Ghulam Jeelani Pandit, the last Kashmiri Muslim DGP of J&K, has died at age 92.
He served as DGP from 1987-1989, a period marked by the beginning of unrest.
His tenure saw the return of Kashmiris who had received arms training.
Pandit was replaced, leading to a rise in mass uprisings in Kashmir.
He was the second Kashmiri Muslim to head the J&K police force.
- Who
- Ghulam Jeelani Pandit, the last Kashmiri Muslim DGP of J&K.
- What
- Passed away at the age of 92.
- When
- Died on Sunday evening.
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- His tenure saw the rise of militancy, and he was removed, leading to further unrest.
- Name
- Ghulam Jeelani Pandit
- Age
- 92
- Death
- Sunday evening
- Position
- Director-General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir
- Tenure
- 1987-1989
- Burial
- Jamalata, Srinagar