Kupwara February 12: (KNS) Former Director Horticulture Dr G A Dar, on Saturday after prolong illness, breathed his last at his Jammu residence. 

Senior National Conference leader, LCDI chairman Haji Mohammad Munawar Khawaja, expressed his heartfelt Condolence on the demise of Dr G A Dar, Ex Director Horticulture and prayed for everlasting peace to the departed soul.

Terming his demise, a huge loss, Khawaja said, his contribution as director horticulture for reorganization, introducing high density, exotic varieties Exotic varieties of plants, establishing advance centre Zainapora are always remembered. He encouraged me in person. On his sad demise I pray for his highest place in janat ul Firdous, strength and patience to the bereaved family, he added.(KNS)