Srinagar, Jun 23 (KNS): Senior National Conference leader and Member Parliament Justice Hasnain Masoodi has condoled the demise of renowned religious scholar and head priest of Dargah Hazratbal shrine, Ghulam Hassan Banday.

In a statement issued to KNS, Justice Masoodi said "Ghulam Hassan was one of the custodians of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at Dargah Hazratbal shrine and also part of the group involved in the recitation of Khatmatul-Mauzamaat, Awraad-e-Sharief on various important occasions that include Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (SAW) and annual Urs of four Caliphs of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

He expressed condolences with the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty Allah for giving strength to the family so that they are able to bear the loss.

In his condolence statement, Justice Masoodi expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul who passed away today. (KNS)