Attends last rites of S. Harbans Singh in Jammu
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the demise of former Minister S. Harbans Singh, who passed away at a private hospital in Jammu early Monday at the age of 84.
Recalling his distinguished service to Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Minister termed his demise a great loss to Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
S. Harbans Singh served as cabinet minister in the government headed by former J&K Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah from 1996 to 2002.
Moreover, the Chief Minister attended the last rites of former Minister S. Harbans Singh at the Cremation Ground, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, and paid his last respects to the departed leader.
The Chief Minister recalled S. Harbans Singh’s dedicated service to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Earlier, the Chief Minister visited the residence of the former Minister in Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, to offer his condolences to the bereaved family. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister Satish Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, former Minister Ajay Sadhotra and other senior leaders were also present.
