Former J&K Minister Harbans Singh passes away in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 12 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Harbans Singh died at a private hospital here on Monday. He was 84. Singh served as a cabinet minister in the government headed by then Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah from 1996 to 2002. In December last year, he was appointed political adviser to Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister and president of the National Conference. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over Singh's demise, recalling his distinguished service to Jammu and Kashmir and describing his death as a great loss to the union Territory. He extended condolences to the bereaved family and…