SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah along with senior members of NC today attended funeral prayers of Benazir Altaf, the elder daughter of senior NC leader Mian Altaf.
The funeral prayers was held around 2:30 pm at Babanagri-Wangat in Kangan area of central district of Ganderbal. People from different walks of life visited Mian Altaf and expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.
Benazir passed away after prolonged illness at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura last evening.
The deceased was being treated for last couple of years at TATA Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Benazir was admitted at SKIMS few days ago, where she breathed her last.
Benazir is survived by two minor sons, aged seven and five.
Meanwhile Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone and General Secretary expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Benazir Altaf, daughter of senior NC leader Mian Altaf.
Sajad while expressing condolences with Mian Atlaf and family said, “I am pained and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Mian Altaf Sahib’s daughter, Benazir Altaf. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mian Altaf. May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannah and give strength and patience to the bereaved family in this difficult hour.”
PC General Secretary Imran Reza Ansari also expressed condolences with the bereaved family.
“My heart felt condolences to the bereaved family. May Allah grant her (Benazir) highest place in Jannah and give Mian Sahib’s family the patience to bear this irreparable loss.”
Other party leaders including Abdul Gani Vakil, Bashir Ahmed Dar, Abbas Wani, Irfan Ansari, Junaid Mattoo also expressed condolences with the bereaved family.
Former finance minister Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari also expressed deep shock and grief over demise of the daughter of Mian Altaf Ahmed, the former minister and senior leader of National Conference.
In a condolence message issued here, Bukhari described the demise of Benazir Altaf at such a young age, a huge loss to the family, friends and acquaintances of Mian Saheb’s family. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Mian Altaf Sahib, his family, friends and associates at this time of grief,” Bukhari said, adding that the loss of a daughter that too at such a young age is heartbreaking.
“I am sorry to hear the news about her demise. Words cannot express how I felt after learning about it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May her beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult season,” the former finance minister remarked.
Bukhari prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to find strength at this most difficult time.
“I humbly pray for strength to the bereaved family especially to Mian Altaf Saheb to bear this irreparable loss. Though the void left by the demise of your daughter can not be filled but may her reminiscence keep going and provide you the much needed courage as you navigate the difficult days ahead. Please accept my deepest condolences,” Bukhari said while expressing solidarity with the bereaved family.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G. A. Mir has expressed profound grief over the passing away of Benazir Altaf daughter of Senior NC Leader Mian Altaf and conveyed deepest condolences to bereaved family.
In his condolence message G. A. Mir while expressing deep shock and grief over the passing away of Benazir Altaf and sympathized with Mian family and prayed for eternal peace to departed soul.
Mir also expressed solidarity with Mian Altaf and prayed for his courage to bear this irreparable loss. (PTK)
