City mourns passing away of social activist

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Social activist Firdous Khan, who actively participated in social movements passed away at her residence here early on Friday. A resident of Wilson Garden, Firdous was 52 years old and worked as a manager at the HCL Company. She had resigned from her post and begun to spend all her time doing social work.

Firdous was serving as the secretary and close consultant of Forward Trust, a state-level organisation that works to ensure women their rights and dignity. She is also identified with other forums in the state, such as Bahutva Karnataka, Communal Friendship Forum and Jamaat Islami Hind.

The deceased is survived by her husband Waseem Khan, along with a son and daughter. Condolences from organisations and other activists of the city poured in for the departed soul. “Firdous Khan was an intrinsic part of Bahutva Karnataka.

Sad that we lost her like this, all of a sudden! We will strive to fulfil her dream of communal harmony,” stated Bahutva Karnataka in a tweet. “It is unbelievable that you have gone like this Firdous. Our undying love for all that you stood for – with so much of conviction, kindness and gentle humour – will keep you with us forever in our hearts, and our collective struggle for a more humane and inclusive world,” said Madhu Bhushan, a writer and activist, who has worked with Firdous.

“She was always a kind, down to earth and vocal person. She always stood for what is right. It's shocking to know she has passed away. May her soul rest in peace,” said Rabia Shireen, a journalist.