Krishan Dev Sethi passed away, various section of people condoled. 

AAQIB BHAT

Jammu Jan 28 (PTK): Krishan Dev Sethi, 93, who was the last surviving member of the Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly, passed away on Thursday at his Jammu residence.

According to the family, he passed away around 4 a.m. at his ancestral home at Dalpatian Mohallah, Jammu.

Mr. Sethi, who was keeping unwell for the last one year, is survived by four sons and two daughters.

Born in Mirpur, now in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Mr. Sethi was an elected member of the first Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir formulated in 1951 and finalised the separate constitution of J&K. He represented the Nowshera Assembly segment

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti said she was “deeply saddened to know about Mr. Sethi’s demise”. “I was hoping to see him in Jammu. He treated me like a daughter and will always be an integral part of my childhood. I will miss his wisdom and guidance,” she said.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday condoled the demise of Krishan Dev Sethi, Ex MLA Nowshera and father of Law Secretary J&K, Achal Sethi.

The deceased was also the last surviving member of J&K Constituent Assembly.

In a tweet this afternoon, LG Sinha prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. (PTK)