Port Blair, July 8: CPI (M) Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee deeply mourn the untimely passing away of Shri Zubair Ahmed, Freelance Journalist and resident of Wimberlygunj today (8.7.2022). He was a committed social worker and had tried to create awareness among the islanders against the ill-effects of liquor and drugs. He voiced against the authoritarian style of functioning of ruling classes on many occasions and had to face the wrath of those in power. CPI (M) pays rich homage to his memory and conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.