Srinagar, March 27:(KNS)    The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed grief over the demise of Haji Abdul Hameed Wangnoo, President House Boat Association.

In a condolence message the duo said that the demise of Mr. Wangnoo has created a deep void in the tourism industry. They said the deceased worked for safeguarding the interests of people associated with the tourism sector particularly House boat owners. They prayed for peace to the soul of the deceased and much needed strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

Among others Party general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani have also expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Wangnoo sahib. The functionaries prayed for peace to the soul of the deceased and much needed strength to the bereaved family.(KNS)