Examiner Bureau | Jammu:
Senior Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) officer Romeen Sheikh passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in the Bathindi area of Jammu on Thursday morning, officials said.
A 2004-batch KAS officer, Sheikh hailed from Salian village in Surankote, Poonch district. At the time of his demise, he was serving as Joint Director in the Handloom Department, Kashmir Division.
According to officials, Sheikh suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at his residence, leading to his untimely death. Police took cognizance of the incident and completed the requisite legal formalities.
Family sources said that the Namaz-e-Janaza of the deceased officer will be offered at 6:00 PM today in Bathindi, Jammu. He will be laid to rest thereafter.
The news of Sheikh’s demise has sparked grief among colleagues, friends, and members of the administrative fraternity, who remembered him for his dedicated public service and professional commitment.
