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Arif Malik Bereaved, Mother Passes Away

Fareeda Begum, the mother of Udaan correspondent Arif Malik, passed away on Thursday. She was 42.

According to her family, Begum was admitted to GMC Jammu. They added that she passes away today after prolonged illness there.

The deceased was maternal aunt of Kashmir Uzma correspondent Ishtyak Malik.

The funeral prayers to the departed soul, as per her family, will be held at her native village Hanoo Jakyas of Doda district tonight.

The Chenab Times team extends its heartfelt commiserations on the demise of Fareeda Begum and prays for eternal bliss to her soul and forbearance to the bereaved family especially to Arif Malik and Ishtyak Malik.

Meanwhile, Bhalessa-Thathri Journalist Association has also expressed condolences on the demise.

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Anzer Ayoob is the Founder and Chief Editor to The Chenab Times

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Anzer Ayoob is the Founder and Chief Editor to The Chenab Times

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