Srinagar: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar today held a condolence meeting at the Medical Education Unit (MEU) to pay tribute to Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi, Ex-Principal/Dean, GMC Srinagar who passed away early morning on 13-09-2025. The meeting was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, medical superintendents, and paramedical staff, all of whom came together to mourn the loss of a respected figure in the medical community.
Prof. Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi did his MBBS and M.S. (General Surgery) from Government Medical College, Srinagar and then completed his super-specialization (MCh) in Cardio-vascular Thorasic Surgery (CVTS) from CMC Vellore. He was amongst the first few CVTS surgeons of Jammu and Kashmir. Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi joined as a faculty member in Government Medical College, Srinagar in 1981 and became Head of the Department, Surgery. In February 2005 he was appointed as Principal/Dean, GMC, Sgr. and continued till May, 2006.
The GMC Srinagar community mourns the loss of Prof. Naqashbandi and prays for the eternal peace of the departed soul. His passing has left a void in the institution, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of medical professionals.
While paying rich tributes to Prof. Naqashbandi, Principal/Dean (Dr.) Iffat Hassan highlighted his significant impact on the institution and the medical field. Dr. Iffat’s words reflected the esteem in which Prof. Naqashbandi was held by his peers and students.
Prof. Dr. Iqbal Saleem, Head of the Department Surgery expressed his heartfelt condolences and reminisced about Prof. Naqashbandi’s dedication to his work and his mentorship. Prof. Sabiya Majeed, Head of the Department of Biochemistry, also paid tribute to his legacy, emphasizing the lasting impact of his work on the medical community. Prof. Dr. Afroz Khan expressed profound sadness at the loss of Prof. Naqashbandi, highlighting his remarkable leadership and contributions to the medical field. He praised Prof. Naqashbandi’s exceptional qualities as a mentor, teacher, and colleague, and acknowledged the void his passing away has left in the institution. Various other faculty members also spoke on the occasion and paid rich tributes to the departed soul.
As a mark of respect, the attendees observed two minutes of silence to honor Prof. Naqashbandi’s memory. This moment of reflection allowed everyone to pay their respects and reflect on the contributions of the departed soul.
The GMC Srinagar extends its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family of Prof. Naqashbandi during this difficult time.
