JKAS officer found dead at Jammu residence

Jammu, Jun 25: A Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer was found dead at his residence in Jammu on Thursday, officials said.
The deceased has been identified as Romeen Sheikh, a 2005-batch KAS officer and a resident of Salian in Surankote area of Poonch district. He was serving as Joint Director, Handloom Department, Kashmir Division.
Officials said Romeen Sheikh was found dead at his residence on Thursday morning. The exact cause of his death was not immediately known and is being ascertained.
Official sources said the body has been taken for necessary medico-legal formalities, while the concerned authorities have initiated proceedings to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed deep grief over the untimely passing of Romin Ahmad, an officer of the Jammu Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS).
In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “Grieved by the untimely demise of Romin Ahmad. As a dedicated officer, he served the people of Jammu Kashmir with dedication and commitment. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this difficult hour. May the Almighty grant eternal peace to the departed soul.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has also expressed profound grief over the demise of Romin Ahmad, JKAS, who was serving as Joint Director, Handloom, Kashmir.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the passing of the officer as a significant loss to the administration.
The Chief Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues in this hour of grief. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and for strength and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has also expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Romeen Sheikh, a senior JKAS officer who was currently posted as Joint Director, Handloom Department, Kashmir Division.
In his condolence message, the Chief Secretary described the officer as a dedicated, sincere and committed officer who served the people and the administration with professionalism and diligence throughout his distinguished career. His sudden passing is an irreparable loss to the Jammu and Kashmir administration and to all those who had the privilege of working with him.
Dulloo conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, relatives and friends of the departed officer during this difficult hour. He prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and for strength and fortitude to the family to bear this immense loss. [KNT, Info]