SRINAGAR, July 02:(KNS)  The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Director Finance, Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Hajam, who passed away this morning.

 Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, the Chief Secretary prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to near and dear ones to bear this irreparable loss.

The Chief Secretary remembered Mr. Mohammad Rafiq as a dedicated and competent officer who served with commitment in his capacity as Director Finance, Health & Medical Education Department, Director Finance, Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department, and Saddar Treasury Officer, Srinagar.(KNS)