MUZAFFARABAD:
Professor Nazir Ahmad Scarf, a distinguished determine within the Kashmir liberation motion, breathed his final in London on Friday.
The 77-year-old succumbed to a number of illnesses, with kidney failure recognized as the first reason for his premature demise.
Professor Scarf, a multilingual particular person, educator, poet, and human rights advocate, was a real pioneer within the battle for the self-determination rights of the individuals of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). His passing is taken into account a big loss to the worldwide voice of the Kashmir trigger.
Barrister Abdul Majid Tramboo expressed his grief, stating, “We have now misplaced a devoted chief, but additionally a real household man. I’ve misplaced somebody who is actually my brother. Nevertheless, his fearless legacy stays with us.”
“Our deepest condolences on the passing of Professor Nazir Ahmed Scarf. A real pioneer within the Kashmir Motion, his legacy might be remembered past boundaries. Our ideas are together with his household and family members throughout this troublesome time. Could he relaxation in peace. #ProfessorShawl… pic.twitter.com/vzG2DjCBr7
— Altaf Ahmed Bhat (Official) 🍁 (@AltafABhat) December 29, 2023
Earlier than his passing, Professor Scarf shared phrases with AJK Meeting Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, who inquired about his well being in a London hospital.
The premier, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, President Barrister Sultan Mehmood, President PML-N AJK chapter Shah Ghulam Qadir, Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar, and APHC chief Altaf Ahmad Bhat acknowledged the influence of Scarf’s loss of life on the continued liberation battle, describing it as a literary loss.
Born on October 13, 1946, in Baramulla, Professor Scarf graduated in sciences from Kashmir College in Srinagar and pursued post-graduation in Botany from the identical establishment.
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All through his illustrious profession, he held varied positions, together with professor and researcher in Botany, coordinator of UNICEF-assisted challenge PECR, and Chief Take a look at Administrator at Banking Personnel Choice (IBPS-Bombay).
Professor Scarf’s writings emphasised human rights considerations in several battle areas, with a specific deal with the Kashmir trigger and grave human rights violations in IIOJK.
Because the chief editor of Kashmir Press Worldwide (KPI), he performed an important position in bringing consideration to the problems confronted by the Kashmiri individuals. Moreover, he established a suppose tank, the South Asia Centre for Peace and Human Rights, of which he served because the chairman in London.
Professor Scarf’s contributions might be remembered for his matchless sacrifices for the Kashmir trigger.