LANGATE (HANDWARA), May 24, 2026 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited the residence of Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to offer condolences on the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh.
Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, aged 85, passed away last week after a prolonged illness at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment.
During his visit to the family residence in Langate in Handwara, the Chief Minister spent time with the bereaved family members and expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and offered words of comfort and solidarity to the family during the difficult time.
The Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and prayed for strength and patience for the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Omar Abdullah was accompanied by Minister Javid Ahmed Dar, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Choudhary Mohammad Ramzaan, several legislators and other dignitaries.
