Tanvir Sadiq, others participate in Namaz-e-Janaza

Srinagar October 25 (KNS): : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of the Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief over the demise of noted Islamic scholar and Founder Chairman of Ittihadul Musilmeen, Moulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari.

In his condolence message, Dr. Farooq said, “All his life, Maulvi sahib remained deeply engaged with the issues deeply rooted in  religious and cultural pluralism of J&K. His great efforts to bridge the sectarian divisions will be remembered for all the times to come. I pay my tributes to him and pray to Almighty Allah and for peace to his departed soul in the highest realms of Jannat.  My heart goes out to the bereaved family at this difficult time.”

In his condolence message, Omar Abdullah said, “I pray to Almighty to bestow highest echelons to the departed soul in Jannat, and forbearance to the bereaved family, followers , and admirers of his.”

Party’s Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq participated in the Ijtemai Namaz-e-Janaza of the late leader. He was accompanied by party Leader Aga Syed Yousuf. Earlier Tanvir along with other party functionaries JOINED funeral procession of Moulvi Sahab.

Among others Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hasnain Masoodi, Senior leaders Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Muhammad Shafi Uri, Abdul Rahim Rather, Mian Altaf Ahmed, Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous, GQ Pardesi, Irfan Shah, Peer Afaq Ahmed have also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Maulvi Ansari Sahib. They also expressed sympathies and condolences with the bereaved family, and followers of his.(KNS)