Death anniversary of Aga Syed Mehdi Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay tributes

Srinagar, Nov 2: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah paid glowing tributes to noted Shia leader and scholar, Aga Syed Mehdi on his death anniversary.

Dr Farooq said, “Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Sahab was a man of the masses and had great knowledge of Islam and history. He worked tirelessly for the downtrodden and the destitute and was their voice. Today on the Martyrdom Anniversary of Shaheed Aga Sahab, I pay him my tribute. May Almighty elevate his stations in Jannat.”

NC Vice President Omar Abdullah also paid glowing tributes Aga Syed Mehdi on his death anniversary and recollected the late leader’s numerous contributions to the society and community. “Shaheed Aga Sahab’s sacrifice cannot be forgotten. He laid down his life for the principles of truth, courage and peace. He lived his life for the people and espoused the cause of their amelioration and uplift. On Aga Sahib’s death anniversary today, I offer him my tributes."