1st Muslim IAS officer from Kashmir, Mohammad Shafi Pandit, passed away at 80 after battling cancer.

Mohammad Shafi Pandit, the first Muslim IAS officer from Kashmir, died on September 19, 2024, at age 80 after a battle with cancer. He made history in 1969 by qualifying for civil services and later served as head of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission. Pandit was influential in implementing the Mandal Commission report in 1992 and was active in civil society. Tributes, including from Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, highlighted his significant legacy.

September 19, 2024
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