Srinagar, Nov 4 (KNS): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Abdul Rashid Beigh of Bota Kadal, Srinagar, recalling his longstanding association with the Mirwaiz family and the historic Jamia Masjid.

In a statement, Mirwaiz paid tribute to Beigh's social contributions and described his passing as a loss to those associated with him.

According to the statement, Mirwaiz could not attend the funeral as he has been under house detention for the past four days.

He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the deceased's sons, Parvez Ahmad Beigh, Altaf Ahmad Beigh and Meraj-ud-Din Beigh, and prayed for his forgiveness and a place in Jannat-ul-Firdous.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Mirwaiz also expressed sorrow over the demise of Haji Sultan Ahmad Kenu of Saraf Kadal and the wife of Riyaz Ahmad Baba of Wazapora, Srinagar.

He extended condolences to the bereaved families, particularly Tariq Ahmad Kenu, Javaid Ahmad Kenu and Riyaz Ahmad Baba, and prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls and strength for their families to bear the loss. (KNS)