Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah pay rich tributes to Khwaja Sonaullah Bhat on his death anniversary

Srinagar, Nov 23: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and party Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have paid rich tributes to the journalist and the father figure of press in Kashmir Khwaja Sonaullah Bhat on his 15th death anniversary, a press release said.

Dr Farooq Abdullah said, "Khwaja Sahib was a pioneer of objective journalism, introducing street sales of newspapers. A true trendsetter, he never wavered in his commitment to truth and human values. Khawaja Sahib's daily column in the Aftab newspaper, 'Khazar Souchta Hai Wular Kay Kinaray,' addressed numerous societal issues. I offer my heartfelt tributes to him and pray that the Almighty elevates his status in Jannat."

Omar Abdullah, praised Khwaja Sonaullah Bhat as one of the trailblasers of journalism in Kashmir. He emphasised that his contributions to journalism will serve as a guiding light for future generations. He concluded by offering his prayers for his soul to rest in the highest realms of Jannat.

Among others Party’s General Secretary Ali Muhammad Muhammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Treasurer Shammi Oberoi, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq, State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar, Provincial President Showkat Mir, social media and media cell functionaries have also paid glowing tributes to Khawaja Sanaullah Bhat and prayed for peace to his soul in the highest echelons of Jannat.

Meanwhile, Chief Patron Jamait-e-Hamdani Moulana Riyaz Hamdani and Publicity Secretary G M Mir Saqi paid rich tributes to Khawaja Sonaullah Bhat and recounted his immense contribution to journalism in J&K.