Srinagar, April 09 (KNS): People's Conference on Thursday expressed heartfelt condolence over the sad demise of party's former Secretary General Advocate Peer Hafiz-ullah Makhdoomi who died in the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday after prolonged illness.

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), PC Political Secretary in a statement said that the Makhdoomi died after prolonged illness. He said the deceased was a noble soul and a recognised personality in political circles of J&K who contributed much in making party strong at grass root level.

Originally from Gojwara, Srinagar Late Makhdoomi was considered a close aide of Late Khwaja Abdul Gani Lone and worked hard together since inception of party. He was buried in Malkhah cemetery.

While paying rich tributes to deceased and prayed for his eternal peace, party expressed complete sympathy and solidarity with the beraved family.

Meanwhile PC Political Advisor Rashid Mehmood also expressed deep shock over the sad demise of Late Makhdoomi and prayed for his eternal peace. (KNS)