Dir Tourism hands over assistance of Rs 1 lakh to Rouf Dar’s family

On the instructions of the Advisor to Governor Khurshid A Ganai, Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani Monday visited the family of Rouf Ahmad Dar at Yenner, Pahalgam and handed over Rs 1 lakh contributed by the officers and officials of the department.

Dar saved the lives of the tourists from drowning last monthwhen they were enjoying a joy raft ride in river Lidder. However, theBraveheart lost his life in the incident.

   

Director Tourism Kashmir along with senior officers of thedepartment conveyed their deepest sadness and sympathies with the families andalso prayed for the departed soul.

The department is also conducting State Rafting Championshipin the memory of Rauf Ahmad Dar at Pahalgam as a tribute to him.

 “This tragic incidenthas deeply saddened us but his selfless services will be always remembered,” hesaid.

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