Srinagar, March, 14:(KNS)   Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of former IGP Abdul Rahim Nanda who passed away this morning after a brief spell of illness.

In a condolence message issued here, Bukhari termed the demise as a personal and family loss while describing the departed soul a pious and compassionate human being whose absence will be felt dearly by the entire family.

“On behalf of my family and the Apni Party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, relatives and acquaintances, especially Nanda Family at this time of grief. No words of sympathy can ever compensate for this colossal loss,” he said.

Bukhari prayed that Almighty Allah bestows peace and forgiveness to the departed soul and endurance to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Besides Bukhari, Apni Party leadership also conveyed its profound condolences with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.(KNS)