Srinagar, July 10, (Scoop News)- J&K Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of well known political stalwart, former Speaker and Minister, Abdul Ahad Vakil who passed away here.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister highlighted the role and contribution of late Abdul Ahad Vakil in the political, developmental and social fields in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the late leader always worked for the welfare and betterment of the people.
Omar Abdullah conveyed his solidarity and sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
National Conference leader, Abdul Ahad Vakil passed away at his Rawolpora residence in Srinagar Wednesday evening.
He was hospitalized in SKIMS a month back and subsequently discharged. However Wednesday evening he breathed his last after suffering from multiple organ failure.
His Nimazi Jinazah was offered Thursday afternoon at Goripora which was attended by hundreds of people.