DODA, Sep 15: The Low Paid Government Employees Federation (LPEF), Doda, held a condolence meeting under the chairmanship of District President Niaz Ahmad Rahi to mourn the demise of Showkat Ali Mughal, a renowned educationist, prominent personality of Doda district and respected member and supporter of the federation.
Expressing profound grief, members paid rich tributes to the departed soul and recalled his valuable contribution to society.
Senior LPEF leaders, including Ghulam Hassan Pampori and Shakir Ahmad Dev, described Showkat Ali Mughal as a brilliant, honest and hardworking person who contributed to promoting Hindu-Muslim brotherhood and social harmony.
Er. Nazir Ahmad Sheikh and Faizan Ali Tramboo said his demise was a great loss to society. They remembered him as a kind-hearted person who was always ready to help the poor and needy.
Showkat Ali Mughal was the father of Dr. Zia Showkat Mughal, brother of Nishat Begum, Basharat Begum, Shama Begum, Zahida Begum and Irshad Ali Mughal, and uncle of Dr. Adil Mughal and Advocate Umar Mughal.
He was also associated with Jamaat-e-Islami and remained an active member of the Doda Development Front.
LPEF Doda General Secretary Nizam Din Butt expressed deep sorrow over the demise and described it as a great loss to both society and the bereaved family. Recalling his personal association with the deceased, he said, “Showkat Sahib was my favourite teacher in the 7th class.”
He added that the federation stands with the bereaved family during the difficult period.
At the conclusion of the meeting, members prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannah and give patience and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.