Former MP, diplomat Syed Shahabuddin passes away at 82

Former Indian Foreign Services officer and politician Syed Shahabuddin passed away on Saturday following prolonged illness, a close aide said. The 82-year-old leader was a former President of the All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat and also served three terms as a Member of Parliament from 1979-1996. He was known for his opposition to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.