Haji Abdur Rehman Parra passes away

Srinagar, July 09: Haji Abdur Rehman Parra, a prominent social and political worker of Naira Pulwama passed away at his residence on Thursday after prolonged illness. He was above 90 years of age.He was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Naira and large number of people from different walks of life participated in the Nimaz-e-Jinaza. Parra was a well known political and social activist of the area and was highly respected for his values. He wielded influence among the people and was admired for his qualities as a nice human being who worked for the development of the area as a political worker. A close confidant of former Chief Ministers Mufti Mohammad Sayeed he never compromised on his political ideals.His death has been widely mourned and solidarity has been expressed with the Parra family. Parra was the grand father of Waheed Ur Rehman Para, Chief Editor HBN Channel, Dr Abdur Rashid Parra, member of central working committee of Doctors Association Kashmir and Fayaz Ahmad Fayaz & Block Development Officer. HBN Channel extends condolences to the family.http://www.risingkashmir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14733&Itemid=29