Haji Muhammad Subhan Bhat, father of KNS chief editor, was laid to rest at Shehlal village of Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday.
People in large number including local, social and religious leaders participated in the funeral prayers of the deceased on Wednesday morning.
Many political leaders and top officers visited the bereaved family throughout the day and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.
Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, condoled with Muhammad Aslam Bhat, KNS editor-in chief and extended his heart-felt sympathies to Aslam and other members of the bereaved family. Secretary information, Sarmad Hafeez and director information Tariq Ahmad Zargar extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir, JKPCC vice-president G N Monga , Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice-president, Abdul Rehman Veeri, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member, Tariq Hameed Karra, CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami and president of Peoples Democratic Front Hakeem Yaseen have condoled the demise and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.