Srinagar, Jan. 23 -- Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of Shakeel Ahmad Sheikh, father of (Zonal Vice President Amirak Kadal) Mr. Sajad Ahmad Sheikh, who passed away at SMHS Srinagar yesterday evening.

In a condolence message issued here, Bukhari termed the demise as a personal loss while describing the departed soul a pious and compassionate human being.

"My heartfelt prayers and solidarity goes out to the berraived family, relatives and acquaintances, especially Sajad Ahmad Sheikh at this time of grief. No words of sympathy can ever compensate for this colossal loss," he said.

Bukhari prayed that Almighty Allah bestows peace and forgiveness to the departed soul a...