The sad demise of the former senior IPS officer and Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mahmood bin Muhammad was a shocking news for the Indian community living in Saudi Arabia. It is indeed a  great loss for the Indian community and the nation. He was a down-to-earth and highly qualified person. His remarkable services in various governmental departments and solid contribution toward the development in various fields will be remembered for a long time. I offer my sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends. He will be missed by a large number of his admirers. — Zakaria Sultan, Riyadh