Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 15: Noted poet Zareef Ahmad Zareef’s another humorous poetry collection “Bouzie Na Kaensi Zaeree” was released today in presence of a galaxy of senior citizens at Ahata Waqar (Day Care & Recreation Center for senior citizens), Chanapora.
Secretary SLSA Srinagar Jehangir Bakshi (Sub-Judge), District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Srinagar Mukhtar Ahmad, Chairman Ahata Waqaar Chanapora Abdul Gani Parray, secretary Ahata Waqar Khazir Mohd Trag, writer and poet Mushtaq Mehram, educationist Prof Qazi Altaf, sufi poet Khurshid Ahmad Zargar, prominent writer Hameed Siraj and former Deputy Secretary Civil Secretariat Manzoor Ahmad were among the galaxy of prominent personalities present on the occasion.
The proceedings commenced with recitation of holy Quranic verses by prominent Imam-w-Khatif of Khankahi Maula Chrari Sharief Nazir Ahmad Khateeb. The speakers highlighted the importance of setting up of “Ahata Waqar” for welfare and upkeep of the senior citizens. “Senior citizens were the treasure- trove of knowledge and experience, whose guidance was very beneficial to the society,” the speakers maintained adding that they should be provided with congenial atmosphere and a vibrant platform to share their experiences for the benefit of the society.
Speaking on the occasion, Zareef Ahmad Zareef urged the need for purifying the society from the prevailing social evils. He called for soul searching and self introspection, adding that every individual of the society has to share his responsibility and duties towards betterment and preservation of the society.
Secretary SLSA Srinagar also spoke on the occasion and assured outright help for the senior citizens while DSWO Mukhtar Ahmad assured all possible help for running the Ahata Waqar Chanapora. He added that a physiotherapist club and a modern senior citizens center would be set up shortly in Chanapora area.
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