Kulgam, Nov 1: Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) President Mohammad Yaseen Khan administered the oath of office to Shariq Ahmad Bhat as President of the Traders Federation Kulgam at a ceremony attended by prominent trade representatives from across Kashmir.
The gathering reflected the unity of the trading community and its collective commitment to strengthening trade representation under the banner of KTMF.
Those present included KTMF senior members Bashir Ahmad Rather, Qazi Tauseef, Abdul Majeed Khan and Sheikh Abdul Rashid; Chairman Shopian Traders Federation Riyaz Ahmad Mantoo; General Secretary Pulwama Traders Federation Rouf Reshi; President Qazigund Traders Federation Mohammad Shafi; President Banihal Traders Federation Shadab Wani; and General Secretary Anantnag Traders Federation Imtiyaz Ahmad Vaid, among other trade representatives.
Addressing the gathering, Mohammad Yaseen Khan said traders form the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy and that their collective strength lies in unity, mutual cooperation and strong institutional representation.
He said KTMF remains committed to safeguarding the interests of traders across all ten districts of Kashmir, irrespective of the size of their businesses or markets.
Khan urged the newly appointed leadership to work with dedication, maintain close coordination with the administration and ensure that the genuine concerns of the trading community are effectively projected before the appropriate forums.
The KTMF leadership congratulated Shariq Ahmad Bhat on assuming the responsibility and expressed confidence that he would work towards strengthening the trade fraternity, addressing the concerns of local traders and improving coordination among market associations.
The ceremony was also attended by senior officers from the civil and police administration, including Assistant Commissioner Kulgam Reyaz Ahmad, Additional Superintendent of Police Kulgam Aftab Ahmad, Deputy Superintendent of Police Nasir Ahmad and SHO Kulgam Syed Mubarak Ahmad.
The oath-taking ceremony followed the elections of the Traders Federation Kulgam held last month under the supervision and guidance of KTMF. The election process witnessed active participation from the local trading community, strengthening the federation’s representative structure through a democratic process.
