Mehdi Hassan Son Sajjad Mehdi Hassan Dies in Lahore, Funeral to Be Held Today

Sajjad Mehdi Hassan, the son of ghazal master Ustad Mehdi Hassan died of a heart attack in Lahore. The Punjab Police officer was a DSP and a respected leader in his line of duty. The police fraternity and the music world have expressed their condolences over his death.

Mehdi Hassan’s son, Sajjad Mehdi Hassan, passed away on the evening of January 5, 2026, after suffering a heart attack in Lahore. Family members confirmed the news early Tuesday.

According to relatives, Sajjad Mehdi Hassan felt chest pain and was rushed to a nearby hospital without delay. Doctors tried to stabilize him, but he did not survive despite emergency treatment. The family described the loss as sudden and deeply painful.

Sajjad Mehdi Hassan DSP Punjab Police Career

Sajjad Mehdi Hassan is a man who created his own identity, even though he was referred to as the Mehdi Hassan son. He was in Punjab Police and his rank was Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Sajjad Mehdi Hassan, DSP Punjab Police, is remembered by his colleagues as an officer who remained focused in terms of duty and service to the people. The respect in his career was earned in the police circles in Punjab.

Sajjad Mehdi Hassan Funeral Details

The family announced that Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered on January 6, 2026, after Zuhr prayers in Lahore. Relatives have asked friends, colleagues, and admirers to pray for the departed soul.

The demise has also brought focus back to Ustad Mehdi Hassan whose ghazals influenced classical music in Pakistan and elsewhere. Although the work of the singer continues to live as his, the death of Sajjad Mehdi Hassan has brought both the police department and the music fraternity together in mourning.