Thousands attend funeral of Sopore MBBS student who died in Bangladesh

• 26-year-old Adnan Altaf Rather laid to rest in Dangerpora
• Body was found in a pond in Comilla, cause of death yet to be ascertained
Neelofar Shakeel
Sopore| Nov, 10: Thousands of people on Tuesday attended the funeral of 26-year-old MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rather in his native Dangerpora village of Sopore in north Kashmir, as his mortal remains were laid to rest following his death in Bangladesh.
A large gathering of relatives, friends, neighbours and residents from adjoining areas joined the funeral prayers to bid a final farewell to the young medical student. The massive turnout reflected the grief and shock that his untimely death has triggered across his native area.
The atmosphere in Dangerpora remained sombre as mourners gathered to accompany Adnan’s mortal remains to their final resting place. People from different walks of life visited the bereaved family and expressed solidarity with them during the difficult time.
Adnan, 26, was pursuing his MBBS at Eastern Medical College in Comilla, Bangladesh. He was a resident of Dangerpora Sopore and belonged to the institution’s 14th batch for the 2017-18 academic session.
According to available information, his body was found in a pond in Bangladesh. However, the circumstances leading to his death remain unclear, and the actual cause of death is yet to be ascertained.
His sudden demise has plunged his family and the local community into mourning. Residents described his death as a tragic loss, particularly as the young man had travelled abroad to pursue medical education and build a career in the healthcare profession.
The funeral witnessed participation from a large number of people, with mourners gathering in significant numbers to pay their last respects and offer prayers for the departed soul.
The bereaved family is awaiting clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. Further details from the concerned authorities in Bangladesh are awaited.
Adnan’s mortal remains were laid to rest in his hometown amid an outpouring of grief, leaving behind a grieving family and a community struggling to come to terms with the loss of a young life.