Srinagar, November 17:Prof. Abdul Wahid Qureshi, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir and Central University of Kashmir, has passed away due to a cardiac arrest at SKIMS, Soura.
Prof. Qureshi, who hailed from Karnah in the Kupwara district, was a distinguished academician and an inspirational leader in the field of education. He served with dedication in various capacities, leaving a lasting impact on the educational landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
The news of his demise has sent shockwaves across the region, with many mourning the loss of an esteemed scholar and visionary. His contribution to academia and his efforts to uplift higher education will be remembered for generations to come.