Hyderabad: Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of the Siasat Daily, has passed away while attending Gaddar's funeral at Mahabodhi School here on Monday.

According to reports, Zaheer Ali Khan suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced brought dead by the doctors at a private hospital in the city.

He was familiar among media personalities and was a close friend of Gaddar.

He was also known for his association with several democratic organisations. He was a social activist and philanthropist.