Srinagar, June 25 (KNS): Wife of senior journalist and editor-in-chief of English daily Mirror of Kashmir and president of Jammu and Kashmir Press Association, Ghulam Hassan Kaloo passed away on Saturday after a brief illness at Hyderpora residence.
Family sources told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that Kaloo’s wife was not keeping well and remained under treatment at SKIMS Soura for sometime.
They said that she was discharged from the hospital few days ago and was advised to remain under medical supervision at home, however, her condition worsened today morning and she breathed her last at around 10:30 am.
They said that her funeral prayers were offered at 2 pm, wherein a large number of people from all walks life participated.
Meanwhile, a condolence meeting of executive members of Jammu and Kashmir Press Association was held in Srinagar to condole the demise of Kaloo’s wife and special prayers were also held for the departed soul.
Notably, several political, social, religious and journalist associations offered condolences to Ghulam Hassan Kaloo.
Meanwhile, president JK Editor's Forum and editor-in-chief Kashmir News Service (KNS), Muhammad Aslam Bhat, editor Sheharbeen, Maqsood Ahmad and editor Roznama Elhaq, Fayaz Ahmad Wani also condoled the demise of Kaloo’s wife and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.
They prayed for peace and highest place in Jannah for the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss. (KNS)