Srinagar, 24 May (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of former Deputy Director Information, and Public Relations Kashmir Fida Ali. 

 

In his condolence message, Farooq said, “Received the news of Fida Sahib’s passing away with profound grief.  He had the distinction of working with Sher e Kashmir. He will be remembered for his meritorious service to the department of information. During his stint as the deputy director of DIPR Kashmir, he made earnest efforts to diversify the roles played by the department. I pray to Almighty to bestow highest stations to the deceased in the Jannat and forbearance to the bereaved to bear the inconsolable loss.”

 

It is pertinent to mention here that Late Fida Sahib had also served as publicity secretary to Party President Farooq Abdullah.

 

In his condolence message, Omar Abdullah said, “The news of passing away of Fida Sahib has saddened me.I had the opportunity to closely view his attitude of determination and work ethics, in his capacity as my OSD Media. A meritorious writer, journalist and civil servant, he rendered commendable service to the information department. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for peace to the departed in the highest echelons of Jannat. I share the grief of the bereaved family and pray for the fortitude to them at this difficult time,” he said. 

 

Among others Party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, Devender Singh Rana, Political Advisor to VP Tanvir Sadiq, Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar have also condoled the demise of Fida Ali Sahib, prayed for peace to his departed soul and much-needed strength to the bereaved to bear the irreparable loss.(KNS)