Farooq Abdullah expresses shock over shrine fire

"Farooq Abdullah is deeply hurt by the devastating fire at the Dastageer Sahib Shrine but thanked God that the relics of the preacher, known as Ghaus-ul-Azam, including hand written copies of the Holy Quran are safe", a spokesman of National Conference said in a statement here.

He said the Union Minister appealed the people to maintain calm.