Head of the Community Medicine Department, SKIMS Medical College/Hospital Bemina, Professor (Dr) Rafiq Mir passed away here on Tuesday.
The administration, faculty, and students of SKIMS Medical College expressed grief over the demise and remembered him as an academician who was known for his efficiency and dedication.
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) held a condolence meeting at Government Medical College (GMC) here to mourn his demise.
Expressing profound grief over his demise, DAK president Dr Nisar ul Hassan conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
According to Dr Nisar, Dr Rafiq suffered a massive heart attack few days back while he was performing his duties at SKIMS.
“Born in Kanlibagh area of Baramulla, Dr Rafiq was a man of impeccable integrity. He passed his MBBS from GMC Srinagar and after completing his post graduation joined SKIMS Medical College Srinagar and became head of SPM department,” said Dr Nisar.