Renowned literary figure Hajji Surga Begum w/o Late Hajji Abdul Ganai R/o Nowabad Chakka Bhaderwah Doda district passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged illness . Sugra Begum , who breathed his last at Bhaderwah residence , was well known in the literary circles as a good teacher and scholarly figure whose services as a teacher can never be forgotten.She was proficient in English, Urdu, Persian and Kashmiri as well. She had two sons Shabir Ahmed Faridy and Farooq Ahmed Faridy who are also well known persons in Bhaderwah .Meanwhile PDP general secretary Sheikh Mehbob Iqbal , condoled the demise of Surga Begum and described her as a learned scholar of his times blessed with great qualities of genteel behavior, piousness nature and simple life. In his condolence message, Sheikh Mehboob Iqbal recalled the contribution made by late Surga Begum to the Bhaderwah during his long stint in education sector. He said she was a torchbearer of knowledge.Many other leaders and organisations also condole the sad demise of Surga Begum