Baramulla, April 05 (KNS): Non Gazetted Employees Union of Department of Information and Public Relations Baramulla today organized an impressive function in connection with the superannuation of Assistant Information Officer Bashir Ahmad Sofi, who has reached his superannuation on 31st of March 2021. The function was organised under the chairmanship of District Information Officer Baramulla Mudassir Hussain in which officials of District Information Centre Baramulla among others participated. 

In his keynote address, DIO felicitated the retiree and highlighted his contribution towards the betterment of the department. He also wished him a happy and prosperous post retirement life.

Earlier, District President of the Union Shahzad Ahmad Bhat expressed gratitude of the participants and highlighted the exemplary services rendered by the retiree. He said that the offical has served the department for about 39 years during which he performed his duties with zeal and dedication.

Meanwhile, he expressed his dismay and anguish for the pathetic approach of higher authorities adding that the said official has retired in own pay and grade service which reflects the lackadaisical and exploitative approach on the part of higher functionaries. He also appealed the Director Information and Public Relations to look into the matter as to why years are being wasted for convening a single DPC. 

Other participants also spoke on the occassion who highlighted the services of the retiree besides wished him a happy post retirement life.

Bashir Ahmad Sofi also spoke on the occasion and shared his experiences of his service carrier. He expressed gratitude of the union for arranging the farewell party for him.(KNS)