LANGATE (HANDWARA), May 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to express condolences over the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, who passed away last week after a prolonged illness.
Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, aged 85, breathed his last at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he had been undergoing treatment for an extended period.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister Javid Ahmed Dar, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Choudhary Mohammad Ramzaan, several legislators and other dignitaries.
During the visit, Omar Abdullah spent time with the bereaved family and conveyed his deep sorrow over the loss. He offered words of comfort and solidarity to the family members during the difficult time.
The Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family, praying for strength and patience for them to bear the irreparable loss.(KNC)
