Veteran journalist and renowned social worker of the city Sagheer Baidar breathed his last on Thursday morning at the age 84.
late Sagheer Baidar was a noted personality of the city, and was known to frankly and boldly giving the suggestions and opinions. He started his career as a journalist, and while excelling in the field of journalism he felt a need to promote education among underprivileged society, and hence formed Muslim Education and Career Planning Society (MECAPS).
MECAPS secretary Zafar Hasan said that the Society is deeply saddened and sorrowed by the death of its Founder and President Sagheer Baidar. He was a pillar and strength for MECAPS, since last 33 years. His unmatched zeal and enthusiasm, even in the older age, has set an example for all of us towards taking his mission of educated society forward. He was not well since last few months.
All the members of the MECAPS are saddened and in utter shock, as the guiding light is no more with us. As a tribute all the members lead by Secretary Dr. Zafar Hasan and Vice President Syed Arshad Ali, vowed to continue his mission, as per the principles laid by the departed soul.
MECAPS join the family in mourning a departed academic icon of the city. A large gathering attended the funeral, including students, politicians, businessmen, friends, dignitaries and society members. May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace, prayed the Society members.
late Sagheer Baidar was laid to rest in the Bada Bagh graveyard of the city in the day.