J.M. Nisar Ahmad, the former deputy director of Karnataka’s Minority Welfare Department, died on Friday at his residence in Indira Nagar, Bengaluru. He was 80. Family sources said he passed away following age-related natural causes.
J.M. Nisar Ahmad obituary and community roles
Throughout his long career in public service, Mr Ahmad was known for his administrative work and active role in community institutions. He served as a deputy director in the state Minority Welfare Department, where he was involved in implementing welfare schemes for marginalised groups. Colleagues remembered him as a steady presence in the department and someone committed to public service.
Beyond his government role, Mr Ahmad held several positions in civic and educational organisations. He was a former member of the management committee of the Ummul Hasnain mosque in Indira Nagar, treasurer of the Hazrat Abu Ubaidah Baitul Mal Trust, and joint secretary of Silicon City Public School. Community leaders credited him with supporting educational initiatives and local charitable work.
Mr Ahmad’s death is being mourned by a range of community and educational figures. Muhammad Ibrahim Shafiq, secretary of Silicon City Public School, and Abdul Rahman Khan, president of the Ummul Hasnain mosque, were among those who issued statements of condolence. Local residents and former colleagues paid tribute to his decades of service and his efforts to support the disadvantaged.
Family sources confirmed that funeral rites will take place on Saturday at the cemetery in Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. The family asked for privacy as they make arrangements and receive visitors to pay their respects.
Tributes emphasised both Mr Ahmad’s official work and his voluntary service. As treasurer of a charitable trust, he was involved in managing relief and support projects. In the education sector, his role at Silicon City Public School was noted for helping the institution’s administrative continuity and community outreach.
Colleagues described Mr Ahmad as a disciplined administrator who combined official responsibilities with grassroots engagement. His work in the Minority Welfare Department coincided with a period when state governments were increasing efforts to widen access to social services for marginalised communities. Sources said his experience and familiarity with local institutions were valuable in coordinating welfare measures.
While details of the final rites were released by the family, community groups in Bengaluru are expected to hold memorial gatherings in the coming days. Messages of sympathy arrived from a broad cross-section of the city’s civic and religious leaders, reflecting Mr Ahmad’s long-standing ties across different sectors.
Mr Ahmad leaves behind family and a record of public and community service that will be remembered by those who worked with him. The outpouring of condolences underlines his standing as a respected figure in both official and voluntary circles in Bengaluru and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
- J.M. Nisar Ahmad, former deputy director of Karnataka’s Minority Welfare Department, has died at 80.
- Mr Ahmad served community organisations including Ummul Hasnain mosque and Silicon City Public School.
- Funeral rites will be held in Hindupur, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday.
- Local leaders and school officials expressed condolences following his passing.
