Jammu, Sep 28: The Veterans of Information Department (VsOID), a group of retired officers and officials of DIPR, have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of their former colleague and Friend, retired Information Officer Mela Ram .
Mela Ram Sharma died at his Trikuta Nagar residence this morning and his cremation was held at 2 pm at Channi Himmat Jammu.
Recalling his association with them, they termed him a dedicated and helpful officer, who always thought about the welfare of his colleagues especially lower rung staff.
While extending sympathies with the bereaved family, the group prayed for peace to the departed soul. Some Jammu based officials also visited the bereaved family.