KD NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, Jan 22: Former Deputy Director Indian System of Medicines (ISM) Dr Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari on Saturday evening passed away at his residence in Panzan-Chadoora district Budgam.
Dr Bukhari son of noted religious luminary Late Haji Syed Noor-ud-Din Bukhari left for heavenly abode at 9:30 PM and his funeral prayers would be held at 9:30 AM on Sunday at his ancestral graveyard in Panzan, family sources told Kashmir Despatch.
The deceased was known for his people friendly attitude and earned laurels for the department of ISM wherever he served during his medical career. Apart from his various official assignments, Dr Bukhari served as district officer in Budgam, Anantnag and Srinagar where he contributed immensely for the patient welfare besides taking significant reformative measures for the propagation of departmental activities.
Kashmir Despatch Management and Editorial Staff deeply condoles the demise of Dr Bukhari and expresses solidarity with the bereaved family.