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Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 13: Renowned environmentalist and wildlife expert Mir Inayatuulah today passed away at his Baghat-e-Barzullah residence. He was 73. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, youngest one, Mahrukh Inayat, being News Editor and Anchor with Times Now television channel. He was brother of seven other high profile personalities, including former J&K Chief Secretary Mir Nasrullah, who held senior positions, mostly in the state government. A number of his nephews, including Secretary to Government Khalid Habib and Chief Engineer Irrigation Mr Najib and retired Power Development Commissioner Showkat Rashid Wani, have also been holding senior positions in the state administration.
Last of the eight brothers, Mir Nasrullah was by his side when Mir Inayatullah breathed his last at his home. Their brother Dr Haroon Rashid was among the passengers of an ill-fated Indian Airlines flight which had crashed on Pirpanjal in early 1970s, killing all on board.
Family sources said that Mir was in good health until yesterday but contracted severe lung infection which suddenly took his life today. While both of his daughters, reached here from New Delhi and attended the funeral, both of his sons have left USA and UK and were expected to reach here tomorrow. His Rasm-e-Chaharum is being observed at Baghat Barzullah at 10.00 a.m on May 16th.
A renowned wildlife expert, Mir Inayatullah had served as J&K’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) for about two years before heading Department of Wildlife Protection for about 12 years. He also worked as CCF Social Forestry for some time. He retired as PCCF in 1996 after serving Forest and related departments for about 38 years. He had also functioned as a member of Wildlife Board.
A large number of people from all walks of life, including family friends and relatives, participated in the funeral.
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