RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO : Well-known defence analyst Iqbal Athas Journalist Sunday Times/former CNN Correspondent passed away at his residence on Tuesday .Jan.13. Athas, who counts decades if services in journalism ,was well- known for his accuracy, veracity and in- depth in his writings
Janaza will remain at No.11C/1, Siriwardena Road(Hill street), Dehiwela.and it will be taken to Dehiweks Muslim burial grounds after 3 pm dame day.
He is the beloved son of late Sainudeen Marikkar Mohamed Athas and Dawlathul Jalaliya. Beloved Husband of A Athas, Father of Jasmin Athas(Germany).
Beloved Brother of late Hilmy Athas, Shiraz Athas(Dhargatown), Hassan Athas(Canada), Zaneetha Athas and Rihana Athas.
Beloved uncle of Shakila Nawas, Roshan Nawas, Faizeen Faizal, Fazreen Hassan, Fazly Faizal, Nuzly Athas, Nawshad Athas, Shamila Athas, Rizna Athas, Hisham Athas.
Colombo Times expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
