Srinagar, June 10: On the instructions of the Advisor to Hon’ble Governor Khurshid A Ganai and Secretary Tourism Rigzian Sampheal, Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani Monday visited the family of Rouf Ahmad Dar at Yenner in Pahalgam and handed over Rs 1 Lakh contributed by the officers and officials of the department.
Dar saved the lives of the tourists from a drowning incident on 31 May this year when they were enjoying a joy raft ride at river Lidder. However, the brave heart lost his life in the incident.
Director Tourism Kashmir along with senior officers of the department conveyed their deepest sadness and sympathies with the families and also prayed for the departed soul.
The department is also conducting State Rafting Championship in the memory of Rauf Ahmad Dar at Pahalgam as a tribute to him.
“This tragic incident has deeply saddened us but his selfless services will be always remembered,” he said.
