Jammu, Nov 6: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has expressed his profound grief over the demise of Ashok Kumar, who served as the Chief Secretary of J&K from October 17, 1994 to October 9, 1996.
In his condolence message, Dulloo remembered Ashok Kumar as an able administrator and a distinguished civil servant who rendered dedicated service to the people of J&K during his illustrious career.
He said that Kumar was known for his integrity, commitment, and administrative excellence, which earned him wide respect among his colleagues and the public alike. The Chief Secretary further observed that the former Chief Secretary’s contribution to public administration in J&K would be remembered with admiration and gratitude. While expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, he prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the family members to bear this irreparable loss. Meanwhile, Employees Joint Action Committee, J&K has expressed condolences over Ashok Kumar’s demise. Senior trade union leader and President EJAC, Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam described late Ashok Kumar as a committed, upright, honest and principled officer.
