Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 23: Head priest of Hazratbal shrine, Ghulam Hassan Banday, 80, passed away after a brief illness here in Srinagar this afternoon.
Banday was one of the custodians of the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad at the Hazratbal shrine. He displayed Holy relic on many important occasions at the shrine and was also part of the group involved in the recitation of special supplications on important occasions that include Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi.
His funeral prayers were held this evening in which thousands of people participated.
The former police officer, Banday, was ailing for long time and his death has been condoled by various religious and social organisations.
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and president People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Ghulam Hassan Banday.
In her condolence message, Mehbooba hailed dedication with which Banday served the Hazratbal shrine while carrying forward the legacy of his forefathers . She termed him a pious and noble soul.
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