An Indian poet, broadcaster and media personality Farooq Naski passes away.He served as Director Doordarshan and erstwhile Radio Kashmir Srinagar (AIR Srinagar) from 1986 to 1997 under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India).
In 1995 he won the Sahitya Academy award in Kashmiri language literature for his book of poetry, Naar Hyutun Kanzal Wanas ( Fire in the eyelashes).
Cause of Death of Farooq Nazki:-
Nazki had multiple health issues prior to his death. He was on dialysis for some time, as his lungs were suffering from a serious disease. After suffering a heart attack, Nazki died at a hospital in Katra, on 6 February 2024.
He also won:-
The state cultural Academy Award for Lafz Lafz Noha.
The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of culture, Art & Languages Best book Award for his Kashmiri book .
For Media contributions he won Gold Medal J&K Government for Best management of electronic media.
Award for best media controller in Asiad 1982.