Chief secretary Punjab Anurag Verma bereaved

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Prof. BC Verma, the father of Chief Secretary Anurag Verma, who passed away at Chandigarh after brief illness. He was 89 and is survived by two sons.

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said that the death of Prof. BC Verma is a huge loss for the entire family. Bhagwant Singh Mann described Prof. BC Verma as a renowned academician who was committed to the basic human values adding that he was an illustrious personality and a fine human being with the rare qualities of head and heart. He said that the path shown by Prof. BC Verma enabled the entire family to excel in every sphere of life and serve the nation with commitment, zeal and dedication.

Sharing his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved family, Bhagwant Singh Mann prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to family members to bear this irreparable loss.