Srinagar, Nov 14 (KNS): Chairman Jammu and kashmir People's Democratic Front ( PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Yaseen has expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of noted philanthropist and prominent social personality of Jammu and Kashmir Syed Mohammad Iqbal Bukhari who passed away this morning after a brief illness. He was father of Apki Party Patron Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari.

In his condolence message Hakeem Yaseen while expressing his grief over the demise of Syed Mohammad Iqbal Bukhari has recalled his extraordinary services in the socio- political awakening of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said late Iqbal Bukhari sb was a great philanthropist who was always on forefront to help widows, orphans, destitute and needy people. He said his demise has created a void in the field social services in Jammu and Kashmir which is very difficult to be filled in near future. "Late Iqbal Bukhari sb was God fearing, compassionate and kind hearted person whose presence will be missed by the under previlleged sections of the society," Hakeem Yaseen added.

PDF Chairman has extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies with the bereaved family especially with his son Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and prayed for eternal peace to the bereaved soul. (KNS)