North India Statesman
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Sambhal: Naib Sadar Haji Laddan Khan of the historic Jama Masjid of Sambhal died of a heart attack while offering namaz on Friday. He was 72 years old. As soon as the news of the death of Haji Laddan, accused in the Sambhal violence case, spread, a wave of mourning ran in the Muslim community. He will be laid to rest today in the private cemetery located at Mohalla Fatehullah Sarai.
Was in prostration when heart attack occurred
According to the information, 72-year-old Haji Laddan Khan had gone to the disputed Jama Masjid to offer namaz on Friday. While offering Namaz, he suddenly felt severe pain in his chest and fell on the ground. Other worshipers present in the mosque hurriedly picked him up and immediately took him to the nearest hospital, but the doctors there declared him dead.
Was associated with the mosque committee for a long time
Sadar (President) of Shahi Jama Masjid Zafar Ali Advocate confirmed his death due to heart attack and expressed deep grief over his death. He told that Haji Laddan Khan was a very hardworking, honest and social person, who was associated with the Mosque Committee for a long time and was always at the forefront in religious activities.
Haji Laddan Khan was a resident of Mohalla Kot Garvi and was also the uncle of former District President of Aam Aadmi Party Mohammad Kashif Khan. He is survived by his wife, three sons and three daughters, while one son has already died due to illness.
Was accused in Sambhal violence case
It is noteworthy that Haji Laddan Khan’s name also came up in the Sambhal violence case. The police had also sent him a notice accusing him of instigating and gathering the crowd and made him an accused in the case.
