Srinagar, April 20 (KNS): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep grief over the demise of the elderly mother of Nusratul-Islam Trust Islamabad General Secretary Abdul Hameed Sofi and several personalities who passed away in the last few days.

The deceased personalities include the young daughter of a leading businessman and social activist Rauf Ahmad Punjabi; wife of Qazi Burhan Shonthoo of Majid Bagh Sanat Nagar; Ghulam Rasool Sofi of Braripora Nawakdal, who was the father-in-law of Farooq Ahmad Soudagar.

Mirwaiz expressed heartfelt condolences and solidarity with all the bereaved family members. He made a special supplication to Allah ta'ala for patience, courage and steadfastness for them and Jannat-ul-Firdous for the departed souls.

Meanwhile, various delegations went to Islamabad, Sanat Nagar and Braripora Nawakdal and condoled with the bereaved and grieving families. They also held Fatiha prayers for the departed souls.(KNS)