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Former DU professor SAR Geelani, acquitted in Parliament attack case, dies

"He passed away on Thursday evening due to cardiac arrest," a family member confirmed

SAR Geelani, Patiala House

Former Delhi University professor SAR Geelani being taken to Patiala House Courts in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India New Delhi

Former Delhi University professor S A R Geelani, who was arrested and later acquitted by the Supreme Court in connection with the Parliament attack case, died here on Thursday following a cardiac arrest, his family said.

"He passed away on Thursday evening due to cardiac arrest," a family member confirmed.

Geelani, who used to teach Arabic language at Delhi University's Zakir Hussain College, is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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First Published: Oct 24 2019 | 8:15 PM IST

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