Advisor Ganai hails Dar’s valour

Governor’s Advisor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, has hailed the valour of Rouf Ahmad Dar, rafting guide, who sacrificed his life to save tourists whose boat capsized near Rafting Point in Movera,  Pahalgam yesterday.

Ganai, who is also incharge of the Tourism Department, saidthe sacrifice of Dar was “yet another example of how much the people of Kashmircare for their tourists”.

   

“Without caring for his own life, Dar braved strongcurrents of river Lidder to save tourists from drowning. It was the ultimatesacrifice one can offer,” he added.

The Advisor also issued directions to CEO Pahalgam TourismDevelopment Authority to remain careful and track weather and take all otherprecautionary measures for ensuring safety and security of tourists especiallyduring trekking, mountaineering and rafting expeditions.

Ganai said the deceased will be suitably awarded posthumouslyand monetary help will be provided to the family.

The Advisor conveyed his heart-felt sympathies to thebereaved family and prayed for Jannah tul Firdous to the departed soul.Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, KhalidJahangir released Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia relief in favour of the Next of the Kinof late Rouf Ahmad Dar, an official handout said.

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