A traders’ body in Kashmir on Saturday urged the governmentto provide a “permanent” government job to the widow of a braveheart whodrowned while saving five people including foreign tourists in Pahalgam lastevening.
“…while the administration’s prompt response in recommendingbravery award and financial support was highly appreciable, the KCC&I wouldurge for providing the widow of Late Rouf Ahmad Dar with a permanent Governmentjob,” said a KCCI spokesman.
He said that Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, President, Kashmir Chamberof Commerce and Industry paid tributes to the bravery of Rouf Ahmad Dar.
Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad stated that the KCC&I Relief Trustwould also be taking cognizance of the matter and provide required assistancein this regard.
“Adventure tourism had its perils and it was alwaysimportant to follow proper safety procedures and guidelines while carrying outactivities which could endanger human lives.”