Forest Dept employee dies of heart attack at Doodhpathri

Srinagar, Jun 23: A wave of grief swept through the Maloora area of Srinagar on Monday following the sudden demise of a Forest Department employee, Muzamil Iqbal Wagay, who suffered a massive heart attack while visiting the tourist destination of Doodhpathri in Budgam district.
Muzamil, a resident of Hanan Abad, Maloora, was at the scenic resort when he suddenly complained of severe chest pain and collapsed. He was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The news of his untimely death spread rapidly, leaving his family, friends, colleagues, and local residents in deep shock. Muzamil was serving in the Urban Forestry Division of the Forest Department and was known among his colleagues for his dedication, sincerity, and commitment to duty.
Residents of Maloora remembered him as a humble, soft-spoken, and kind-hearted individual who maintained warm relations with everyone. Colleagues described him as a hardworking employee and a dependable friend whose presence would be greatly missed.
“He was a noble soul and a genuinely good human being. It is difficult to believe that he is no longer among us,” said a grieving friend.
Muzamil is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, and his elderly parents. His sudden passing has left the family devastated and created a void that will be difficult to fill.
A large number of mourners, including senior Forest Department officials, employees, relatives, friends, and local residents, attended his Nimaz-e-Janaza in Maloora. Emotional scenes were witnessed as people gathered to offer their final respects and bid farewell to a beloved colleague and community member.
Condolence messages poured in from various quarters, with people praying for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to his bereaved family to bear the immense loss.