Srinagar, Dec 4: People from different walks of life have expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Abdul Samad Malik, father of Riyaz Malik, senior sub-editor of Kashmir Uzma, describing him a pious, virtuous and affable man.
 A large number of people participated in his Nimaz-i-Jinazah. His mortal remains were laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard at Hanz Bugh Magam in Budagam district.
 Ahmad Kashmiri in person and on behalf of Anjumane Tahafuze Gulmarg and Professional Students Guild Tangmarg and EJAC chairman Abdul  Qayoom Wani and Tangmarg Journalists fraternity expressed deep sorrow over the demise. The Kashmir Centre for Social and Development Studies (KCSDS) also expressed grief over demise. In a message, the chairperson of KCSDS Prof Hameedah Nayeem joined by Shakeel Qalander, Z.G Muhammad, Arjimand Hussain Talib, Abdul Majid Zargar, Dr. Javaid Iqbal, Dr. Altaf Hussain, Qurat ul Ain, Dr. Mubeen Shah and others have conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
 The Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar  Akbar Bhat and HR activist Abdul Rouf also participated in the Namaz e Janaza.
 A condolence meeting was also held at Srinagar headquarters of Kashmir News Service (KNS) in which tributes were paid to the departed soul. Spokesman of JK Press Association Fayaz Wani and civil society Kupwara also sympathized with the bereaved family.
 National Conference Additional General Secretary Dr Mustafa Kamal and party spokesman Tanvir Sadiq have expressed grief over the demise.

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