Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 30: Secretary, Information and Public Relations, Sarmad Hafeez today handed-over Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia cheque to Sunny Gupta of Ward No 8, Tehsil, District Kathua, Next of Kin of Prem Gupta, Photojournalist who died on May 3, 2018 due to brief illness.
The ex-gratia has been sanctioned in favour of the NoK of late Prem Gupta from the Governor’s Relief Fund.
Appreciating the role of late Gupta in the field of Photojournalism, the Secretary Information also highlighted his selfless contribution towards society who always stood in forefront in highlighting the key social issues. He said that late Gupta was committed to his profession, adding that he also made efforts in promoting Photojournalism in the State.
Among others, Joint Director Information (HQ) Sajid Yehaya Naqash, other senior officers of the department were present on the occasion.
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