People from different walks of life extend condolences to bereaved Kaloo, Mir families
Srinagar, Aug 9: Hundreds of people from different walks of life participated in the Nimaze-e-Jinaza of Naseema Akhter, sister of Ghulam Hassan Kaloo, Editor The Mirror Of Kashmir, Dr Farooq Ahmad Kaloo, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, Editor Greater Kashmir, and mother of Mir Aijaz Ahmad, Editor Kashmir Canvas, on Saturday.
She passed away on Friday, August 8, after a prolonged illness at SKIMS Soura. Hundreds of people participated in her Nimaz-e-Jinaza in the premises of Jamia Masjid Hyderpora. She was laid to rest with moist eyes at her ancestral graveyard at Hyderpora.
Fateha Khawani will be held on August 12, Tuesday at 10:30 am at the bereaved family’s ancestral graveyard near Jamia Masjid, Hyderpora, followed by a condolence meeting at their residence at Zabarwan Colony, Hyderpora.
The demise has been widely condoled by political, social and religious organisations, praying for peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Naseema Akhter, wife of Mir Ghulam Qadir.
In a message of condolence, the duo extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved Kaloo and Mir families, particularly Ghulam Hassan Kaloo, Editor of The Mirror of Kashmir, Dr Farooq Ahmad Kaloo, and Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, Editor of Greater Kashmir and Mir Aijaz Ahmad, Editor Kof ashmir Canvas.
Dr Farooq and Omar prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul in the highest ranks of Jannat and strength for the family to endure this irreparable loss.
Among others who offered condolences were Ali Muhammad Sagar, General Secretary, Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Additional General Secretary, Shammi Oberoi, Treasurer, Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to CM, Members of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad and Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Salman Ali Sagar, MLA Hazratbal, Dr Bashir Veeri, MLA Bijbehara, Mudassar Shahmiri, Advisor to the Vice President, Adv. Showkat Mir, Provincial President Kashmir, Mir Mushtaq, YNC Provincial President.
Earlier party's Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq attended the Nimaz-e-Jinaza of late Naseema Akhter and personally conveyed condolences to the family, including Fayaz Kaloo on behalf of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He prayed for her magfirat and strength for the bereaved. Later State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar also visited the bereaved household and offered condolences to the bereaved, including Ghulam Hassan Kaloo and Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo. MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah also visited the bereaved family and extended condolences.
Additionally, Mushtaq Guroo, MLA Chanpora and Political Advisor to the NC President, visited the family residence to offer condolences. He was accompanied by Mir GM Saqi, Publicity Secretary, and several local party functionaries. The delegation offered Fatiha and prayed for peace to the departed soul and solace to the grieving family.
PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti visited the residence of the bereaved family and extended condolences to Greater Kashmir Editor-in-Chief Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo on the demise of his sister.
Mehbooba was accompanied by PDP spokesperson Iqbal Tramboo, Qayoom Bhat, Yaseen Bhat, senior party leaders Arif Laigroo, Dr. Ali Mohammad, Bilal Sofi, Fayaz Reshi, Umar Dar.
On the occasion, Mehbooba Mufti prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
APNI PARTY
Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari led a party delegation — which included the party’s veteran leader Mohammad Dilawar Mir — to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family of Naseema Akhter.
Bukhari was accompanied by the party’s Chairman for the Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Mohammad Dilawar Mir, and others. On the occasion,
On this occasion, they prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and for patience and strength for the bereaved family to bear the pain of this irreparable loss. They said that the Apni Party stands in solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
BJP
Senior BJP leader Khalid Jehangir expressed deep grief over the demise of Naseema Akhter. Jehangir attended the funeral prayers of the deceased in the morning and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss.
EJAC PRESIDENT
Employees Joint Action Committee Jammu Kashmir (EJAC) Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam expressed sorrow on the demise and has extended his condolences to Kaloo and Mir families. “The bond of blood between siblings is unique, and its loss is an irreparable one. I prayed to Allah to bless the departed soul and place her in Janat Ul Firdous and give patience, strength, and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
Kashmir Trade Alliance
Kashmir Trade Alliance has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of the sister of Greater Kashmir’s Editor-in-Chief, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo.
In a condolence statement, KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar said, “news of the passing away of the sister of Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo has deeply saddened the trading fraternity of the Valley.” “The contribution of Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo in the field of journalism and his long-standing relationship with the business community makes this loss even more personal for the members of the Alliance. On behalf of the entire Kashmir Trade Alliance, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo and his family. We share their grief in this difficult hour and pray to Almighty Allah to grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah and give courage and patience to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss,” Shahdhar said.
SHAHER-E-KHAAS TRADERS ALLIANCE
Chairman Shaher-e-Khaas Traders Alliance Nazir Ahmad Shah expressed grief over the demise ofthe sister of Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo.
Shah chaired a condolence meeting at Zaina Kadal and expressed sympathies with Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, Ghulam Hassain Kaloo, and Dr Farooq Kaloo.
“We share the grief of Kaloo and Mir families. We pray for courage to them to bear the irreparable loss,” Shah added.
KASHMIR FRUIT GROWERS UNION
The Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Union and The New Kashmir Fruit Association have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the sister of Greater Kashmir’s Editor-in-Chief, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo.
In a condolence message, the unions said they were deeply shocked to hear the sudden and sad news, assuring the bereaved family that they share in their grief. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and for strength to the family to bear the loss.
“May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannat and bless her family with patience and fortitude,” the statement read, while also extending condolences to Dr Farooq Ahmad Kaloo and Ghulam Hassan Kaloo,” said Bashir Ahmad Basheer, Chairman of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union and President of The New Kashmir Fruit Association in a statement.
NLCO
Chairman Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO), Manzoor Wangnoo, along with members of the organisation, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the sister of Greater Kashmir Editor-in-Chief, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo.
Wangnoo visited the bereaved family and offered condolences on behalf of NLCO and its members to Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo and other bereaved family members. He conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family during this difficult time and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul, as well as strength and patience for the family to bear this irreparable loss.
Moul Mouj Health Centre
A condolence meeting was held at the Moul Mouj Health Centre, Karan Nagar on the demise of the sister of Fayaz A Kaloo, Editor-in-Chief of Greater Kashmir. The gathering was attended by the administration and healthcare staff of the Moul Mouj Foundation and Kashmir Clinics Central, along with Dr. Zubair Saleem and Dr. Shakeel ur Rehman.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Zubair Saleem described her as “not just a patient, but a complete mother, a resilient woman with unshakable faith in Allah.” He said “she defied all medical prognosis and projections through her extraordinary willpower and deep spiritual strength.”
Prayers for magfirat were offered for the departed soul, along with prayers for patience and strength to the bereaved family.
JAMAIT-E-HAMDANI
President of Jamait-e-Hamdani Maulana Riyaz Hamdani and Chief Spokesperson GM Saqi also condoled the demise.
They chaired a condolence meeting at their headquarters and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
Meanwhile, Patron Anjumane Ulema Ahnaf J&K Peerzada Asgar Hussain also condoled the demise and extended condolences to the bereaved family especially Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo
