Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, June 19: Nissar Ahmad, a senior photojournalist working for The Hindu newspaper passed away today after a prolonged battle with a life-threatening illness.
Ahmad had undergone a major surgery two years ago for cancer management but continued to work diligently until his health deteriorated recently.
He had been admitted to SMHS hospital yesterday morning. He breathed his last this afternoon today.
Various journalists’ organisations and political parties have condoled Ahmad’s demise.
The Kashmir Press Photographers Association (KPPA) has expressed grief over the death of senior photojournalist Nasir Ahmad.
In a statement, the KPPA said that Nisar’s passing away has left a vaccum in the photojournalistic circles of Kashmir.