GANDERBAL, Aug 15: In a powerful endorsement of courageous reportage, the Tehsil Administration Lar conferred a distinguished official honour on veteran journalist Shahid Jeelani during the 80th Independence Day festivities held at Lar, Ganderbal, on Saturday.

Tehsildar Lar, Shri Javaid Ahmad Zargar, alongside senior police officials and officers, formally felicitated Jeelani, recognizing his unflinching dedication to unearthing grassroots truths that frequently remain obscured from the administrative gaze. The administration praised his indispensable role as a relentless social watchdog, whose impactful storytelling has consistently compelled official machinery towards greater accountability, transparency, and public welfare.

A formidable pillar of Kashmir’s media fraternity, Jeelani has crafted an inspiring legacy across leading news platforms such as Tameel-i-Irshad, Kashmir Age, Emroz Kashmir, and Kashmir Press Service (KPS). Through his unwavering commitment and fearless pen, he has amplified the voices of the marginalized, challenged systemic inertia, and forged an unbreakable link between ordinary citizens and the corridors of power.