The United States has turned down request for visa by senior Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who wants to proceed to the US for treatment of his kidney, which has developed malignant tumour.
Media reports quoting his family members in Mumbai said on Wednesday "they were called to the US consulate in Mumbai where they were conveyed the decision of the US State Department."
Geelani underwent operation in Tata Cancer Hospital, Mumbai, a few days ago, where the doctors removed the malignant tumour successfully. Media reports quoting US embassy spokesperson confirmed that Geelani's request for visa was turned down.