Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 31 (ANI): The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu expressed grief over KAS Officer Tasaduq Jeelani's death, due to COVID-19, on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir's Special Secretary of the Social Welfare Department passed away on Tuesday due to the deadly virus. Jeelani was admitted to the hospital on July 14.

Also Read | Chhattisgarh Reports 336 New COVID-19 Positive Cases, 3 Deaths Today: Live News Breaking And Coronavirus Updates on July 31, 2020.

"He was a dedicated officer who worked with zeal and enthusiasm. It's unfortunate that we lost him so early," the Lt Governor said, adding that he prayed for the deceased's soul and the bereaved family.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 7,662 active COVID-19 cases in the Union Territory. (ANI)

Also Read | Muslim Women's Rights Day 2020: Muslim Women Thank Narendra Modi Government on 1st Anniversary of Abolition of Triple Talaq.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)