Omar Abdullah condoles Mufti Sayeed’s demise

New Delhi: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed his shock and sympathy at the demise of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) chief Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) due to multiple organ failure here on Thursday at 7:15 am.

“Just heard the terrible terrible news of Mufti Sahib’s passing away. I’m shocked & deeply saddened. May he rest in peace,” tweeted Abdullah.

“My heart felt sympathies to Mrs Syed, Mehbooba & the entire family in this most difficult of times. My & my family’s prayers are with them,” he added.

Sayeed was admitted in a private ward in AIIMS on December 24 after he complained of fever and chest pain. The 79-year-old He was later detected with sepsis, decreased blood counts and pneumonia.

He was put on ventilator yesterday after his condition had started to deteriorate. (ANI)