AMU mourns the passing away of Prof Mohammad Hanif Beg
ALIGARH : The Aligarh Muslim University community deeply mourned the sad demise of noted cardiothoracic, vascular surgeon and former Pro-Vice Chancellor of AMU, Prof Mohammad Hanif Beg, 69, who took his last breath early morning today in Moradabad.
Extending condolences to the bereaved family of Prof Beg and the AMU fraternity, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Mohammad Gulrez said, “I offer my deepest condolences to Prof Beg’s family and AMU community and pray for the comfort for his loved ones at this difficult time. He was a selfless soul who earned admiration, respect and esteem as a distinguished surgeon and seasoned academic who anchored a number of developmental works at the J N Medical College and the university.”
“At this moment of sorrow and grief, we share the pain of Prof Beg’s family and pray to the Almighty for giving them strength and courage to bear this loss,” he added.
Prof Azam Haseen (Chairman, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery) expressed a deep sense of sorrow on his demise and prayed for solace to the bereaved family.
“Prof Beg mentored students with steadfast dedication, inspiring them to achieve their maximum potential. He also guided younger colleagues at key career moments for educational and professional strides,” he added.
Prof Beg served as the Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Chairperson, Department of Surgery, JNMC. He played a key role in the establishment and development of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and started the Open-Heart-Surgery procedure in 1988 at the JNMC.
Prof Beg completed his MBBS from K G Medical College, Lucknow in 1976 and attended PGIMER Chandigarh for his MS (Surgery) and M Ch (CVTS) from 1980 to 1982. He joined JNMC as a lecturer in 1983 and became Reader in 1988 and Professor in 1993.
Prof Beg is considered a pioneer in performing endoscopy and endoscopic removal of various foreign bodies from aero-digestive tracts since 1983. He has invented many new techniques such as designing of ‘Intercostal Tube drainage System’, which saves precious lives daily.
Prof Beg is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.