Anantnag, Jun 01 (KNS): Former MLA Pahalgam Rafi Ahmad Mir has condoled the death of a local tourist guide Rouf Ahmad Dar, who while successfully saving 5 tourists including 2 foreigners lost his own life in Yanner area of Pahalgam.

Paying rich tributes to the deceased, Rafi Mir said that he is true martyr who has attained this martyrdom in the true spirit of Kashmiri hospitality.

According to a statement issued to KNS, Mir who visited his family for condolence expressed his grief and prayed for strength to the family. He also demanded the State Governor to release ex gratia relief to the bereaved family and government employment to the next of kin.

Terming his death as a loss personal, Mir said that Rauf was an epitome of human sacrifice and he taught us true meaning of valour and courage, we stand with the bereaved family in this hour of grief, he added. (KNS)