Srinagar, Nov 07, (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference President Sajad Ahmad Lone has today condoled the demise of senior journalist and editor KTV network Shahid Masood Bukhari who left to heavenly abode due to massive cardiac arrest on Sunday.

In his condolence message, Lone said that it is a personal loss to me as we have worked in association for about 4 years. He was a wonderful and enthusiastic person.

He possessed a friendly nature so I got to know him so well. He was more than a friend to me, he added.

Expressing grief, he said that, “I am in a state of shock after hearing the news of his sudden demise. May almighty grant him highest place in heaven".

He was a generous person with a excellent sense of humour but unfortunately today we lost such a Kind hearted soul, he said.

I expressed my deep condolences and pray for his eternal peace. Our deep sympathies are with the bereaved family.(KNS)