Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to offer his heartfelt condolences on the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, who passed away last week after a prolonged illness.
Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, 85, breathed his last at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi where he had been undergoing treatment.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister Javid Ahmed Dar, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Choudhary Mohammad Ramzaan, several legislators and other dignitaries.
During the visit, the Chief Minister spent time with the bereaved family and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. He offered words of comfort and solidarity to the family members during this 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.
