Kupwara, Dec 07 ( KNS): With profound grief and sorrow, it is announced that Hafizullah Sheikh Sahib, Retired Forest Range Officer (Kandi Region), has passed away after a brief illness.

The deceased was the father of Iftikhar Hussain Sheikh, District Horticulture Officer, Kupwara, and Mohammad Iqbal Sheikh, Range Officer, Mawar.

A veteran of the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department, Hafizullah Sheikh was widely known for his dedication, integrity, and service to the protection and development of forest wealth in the Kandi and bordering areas.

MLA Langate Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, Senior officers of the Forest Department, Officers from District Administration Kupwara, officers and officials of the Horticulture Department, and a large number of citizens from across the district have expressed deep shock and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Chief Editor Kashmir News Service Mohammad Aslam Bhat condolences the demise, In his separate messages, he prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and the highest ranks in Jannah-tul-Firdous, and strength for the grieving family to bear this irreparable loss with patience and courage.

May Allah (SWT) accept the good deeds of Hafizullah Sheikh Sahib, forgive his shortcomings, and grant him the highest place in Jannah. Ameen.

The bereaved family has requested the public to remember the departed soul in their prayers.