Sheikh Abdul Jabbar was an Indian politician and freedom fighter from Jammu and Kashmir.

He held various positions in his political career, including serving as a Cabinet Minister, MLA, and MLC.

In 1984, Sheikh Abdul Jabbar left the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference to join the rebel faction led by Ghulam Mohammad Shah.

[1][2] He was assassinated on 18 April 1990, in his hometown of Lar Ganderbal, Kashmir.

[1] He was killed by four terrorists who had connections with the Allah Tigers and had returned from Azad Kashmir as members of Hizbul Mujahideen.