Large number of people participated in his funeral prayers, termed him great asset
Reyaz Rashid
Baramulla: A renowned educationist, former Joint Director Education and a social activist Haji Ghulam Muhammad Malik passed away after brief illness at Srinagar Hospital on Sunday.
A large number of people including his students, friends, relatives and employees of education department participated in his funeral prayers held at Fathehpora Baramulla where he was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard.
The sad demise of an able and upright administrator in department of education, the people friendly towering teacher and social worker shocked and saddened his army of students, colleagues, friends and people from cross section of society in Baramulla who participated in his funeral prayers bidding him last tearful adieu.
Various socio-political, trade organizations have expressed their grief and condolences on the sad demise of Malik Shab and pall of gloom descended on the entire Baramulla after news about his death spread.
People term him a pious soul with kind heart, an able administrator and social worker who was always helpful to his students, needy and poor people.
“He was outstanding personality, always well prepared, extremely articulate as well as witty. His contributions in education and other social sectors will never be forgotten,” said Haji Karamat Qayoom a close friend of Malik while expressing grief and condolences to the bereaved family.
“He was inspiration to all. He wanted communities to help their poor locally. A man with innate goodness and kindness as we fondly called him Malikh Shab who left all his friends shattered,” added Patron Human Aid Society and Chairman BWJA Haji Karamat Qayoom.
Expressing condolences and solidarity, President Varmul College Alumni Association (VCAA) Prof Mohammad Ismail in his statement said that the Alumni of Government College Baramulla feel shocked to know about the sad demise of former Joint Director Education and educationist of high repute Prof. Ghulam Muhammad Malik.
Traders Federation Baramulla also expressed solidarity and condolences with the family and termed the death of the outstanding teacher who was much loved by all.
Meanwhile, Chairman Human Aid Society Bashir Ahmad Mir has also expressed his condolences and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest his soul in peace and grant strength to the family to bear the loss.
“I have lost my beloved teacher, friend and dedicated senior member of HAS and Baramulla has lost a great son and a real gem. He was a childhood hero before becoming a friend, a brother and a mentor,” Mir added.
Meanwhile, SNS Editor and Kahsmir Images North Kashmir Bureau Chief Reyaz Rashid expressed his deep sorrow and grief on the sad demise of the noble soul and expressed sympathies with the bereaved family
A prominent senior journalist distinguished Mir Ehsan wrote on fb wall, “ Malik sahib was a humble human being and served education department at various posts during his life time. He was a very good Physics teacher. I have been his student at Boys Higher Secondary Baramulla in early 90’s and he didn’t charge tution fee to many of his students. Later he established a good education institution Faizan Memorial School which is one of the very good schools in Baramulla town. I used to often interact with Malik sahib whenever possible. His death has created a big void in north Kashmir. However, his legacy will remain alive through the school which he has established. Hope his family will follow the footsteps of Malik sahib. Allah grant Malik sahib’s soul highest place in Jannat. Ameen.”
Another friend Slain Malik sahb, Ajaz Kakroo, “Malik Sahib is kind enough to call me almost daily usually during the forenoon and we spend some minutes to talk about our past. The friendship is half a century old. I am unable to speak.”