Javaid Bhat

The lone son of his ailing old father and the father of four minor children, teacher by profession, Lateef Sonaullah, a paragon of sincerty and devotee of humanity moved to his eternal abode, On the day, when the ranks for Allah's servants are high and the doors of Heaven wide open to greet and embrace its best occupants. Known for his sincerty, soberty and pious attitude, Lateef was dwelling in the hearts of many.

His personality, pleasing face, the grandeur of his attire and the way of greeting and talking to all young and old was unique. Post Graduate in Public Administration and EVS, Lateef's entry in the department was also uniqe and sacrificable, he created means for others for not joining General Line post of Teacher in 2009. Had hej oined, he would have been covered in pension scheme. 

Besides, he said that he was well satisfied as RET Teacher and gave best to pupils at UPS Amarghad. His fountain of knowledge was quenching non stop and with full zeal. The dawn of Eid-ul-Fitr was quacking when morning turned into mourning with the news of his death and shacked every soul. It was a bolt from the blue. People hardly believed the messengers as he was completely busy in Eid-ul-Fitr preparations without any trace of ailment. Finally the plying of Ambulance back to his home, confirmed the news.

He had died of cardic arrest. People from all walks of life; teachers, employees, officers, students and elderly men thronged to his residence to participate in his last rites. 

Near about ten thousand people participated in his funeral prayer. Every eye was moist and every heart was bleeding. 

"It was the largest gathering of people and I have never in my life seen such a massive prayer," Ab Rashid,  an attendee said. 

He was laid to rest in his ancestral grave yard at Malikpora Amarghad. Verily his absence will create a vacuum and death of such a Teacher is catastrophic. May his soul rest in eternal peace!