Ganderbal: The Non-Gazetted Forest Officers Association of Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic and untimely demise of Gh. Mohd Shah, who died on 07-12-2025 after slipping during an active firefighting operation. He sacrificed his life in the line of duty while protecting the forests. The employees have appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Lieutenant Governor administration to address the longstanding issues faced by frontline forest staff. They demanded proper safety gear, basic facilities, and adequate support systems for employees working in extremely challenging and hazardous conditions. They also urged the government to provide financial assistance to the families of employees who lose their lives during duty and demanded the implementation of risk allowance for frontline forest workers. President Non gazetted forest association Ganderbal Ghulam Nabi War said, “Our brave colleague lost his life while performing his duty. We do not receive any compensation from the government when an employee dies during service. We appeal to CM Omar Abdullah and the LG administration to look into our genuine issues.”