Dr Farooq, Omar pay tributes to Shaheed Ghulam Nabi Dar

Srinagar, Jul 07: National Conference (NC) on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to Advocate Ghulam Nabi Dar, former District President Anantnag and former MLA Kulgam, on his 19th martyrdom anniversary. The late leader lost his life in a grenade blast in July 2006.NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah hailed Dar as “an honest politician, an accomplished advocate, and a sincere soldier of the party”. He said Dar dedicated his life to the socio-political upliftment of the downtrodden. “He shall be remembered for his industrious and undemanding personality. On this day, I pay my glowing tributes to him. May Almighty grant him the highest place in Jannat,” he said.Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised Dar’s contributions, particularly his role in the development of Kulgam. “His dedicated work towards public welfare and his deep-rooted commitment to the party will always be remembered,” he said.To mark the occasion, a Majlis-e-Fateha Khawani will be held at Dar’s final resting place in Chawalgam, Kulgam. Later, the party president will address party workers from Kulgam constituency in Chawalgam, the party said in a statement issued here.