Advisor Ganai hails Rouf announce award Posthumously, Rs 4 lac ex-gratia relief

Srinagar: Advisor to the Governor,  Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, has hailed the valour and self-sacrifice of Rouf Ahmad Dar, the rafting guide who laid down his life while rescuing tourists after a boat capsized near Rafting Point  in Movera,  Pahalgam on Friday evening.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir released Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia relief in favour of the Next of the Kin of late Rouf Ahmad Dar.
In a statement this evening, Ganai, who is also incharge of the Tourism Department, said the sacrifice of Rouf Ahmad Dar was yet another example of how much the people of Kashmir care for their tourists. “Without caring for his own life, Rouf braved strong currents of river Lidder to save five tourists from drowning. It was the ultimate sacrifice one can offer,” he added.
The Advisor also issued directions to CEO Pahalgam Tourism Development Authority to remain careful and track weather and take all other precautionary measures for ensuring safety and security of tourists especially during trekking, mountaineering and rafting expeditions.
Ganai also said that the deceased will be suitably awarded posthumously and monetary help will be provided to the family.
The Advisor conveyed his heart-felt sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for Jannah tul Firdous to the departed soul.