SRINAGAR: Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir, mourns the sad demise of its alumnus Mudasir Ali, a pass out of Batch 2006 who left for heavenly abode this morning.
An official statement said that the MERC department remembers Mudasir as a sober, soft-spoken and brilliant student who earned accolades for his adherence to professional ethics and devotion towards the work.
Mudasir carved a niche for himself in the field of journalism by the dint of his hard work and honesty, said the statement.
In a virtual condolence meeting held on Friday, the faculty members expressed deep sorrow on the sudden demise of the former student, it said.
Recalling his moments with Mudasir, senior faculty MERC, Nasir Mirza said: “Mudasir was ideal as a student and exemplary as a professional journalist.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Aaliya Ahmad, HoD, MERC said, “His sudden departure is a big and an irreparable loss.”
The participants prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul. Dr Syeda Afshana, Associate Professor, co-ordinated the virtual condolence meeting, said the statement.
