Gorakhpur: Noted Urdu poet Umar
Qureshi, known for his work on communal harmony, died here
following old age complications.
80-year-old Qureshi breathed his last yesterday at his
residence in Khunipur here, family sources said.
He was bestowed with Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award
besides many other literary honours.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 14:59