Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Ghulam Hassan Banday- custodian of the holy relic of Prophet (SAW) at Dargah Hazratbal shrine.
In her condolence message, Mehbooba hailed dedication with which Late Ghulam Hassan Banday served the Hazratbal shrine while carrying forward the legacy of his forefathers . She termed him a pious and noble soul.
“We mourn the sad demise of one of the most notable religious scholars of Kashmir who earnestly served one of the sacred places of the state. As I express my sincere condolences to his family, I express my full confidence that Late Banday’s children will carry forward his great legacy,” Mehbooba said.
Meanwhile, senior PDP leader and former MLA Hazaratbal, Asiya Naqash also condoled Ghulam Hassan Banday’s demise. She prayed to Allah to grant deceased highest place in Jannah and patience to the bereaved family at this hour of immense grief.