Ghulam Mohammed Mir Explained

Ghlam Mohammed Mir
Nationality:Indian
Other Names:Muma kana
Known For:Public service
Awards:Padma Shri in 2010

Ghulam Mohammed Mir was a former Indian militant. In 2010 he received the Padma Shri award, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India for his public service works.[1] As of 2010, Mir runs a bandsaw business in his native Magam in central Kashmir's Budgam district. He is there also known by his nickname Muma Kana.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Much ado in Kashmir over Padma Shri for Mir. https://web.archive.org/web/20100205052743/http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2010/02/03/much-ado-in-kashmir-over-padma-shri-for-mir/. dead. 5 February 2010. Reuters. 14 July 2012.
  2. News: Former militant is a Padma Shri, 2010. 14 July 2012. Indian Express.