Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu-Kashmir Nationalist People’s Front (JKNPF), a political party in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, actively engaged in the fight against drug- addiction today called for community participation to eradicate this menace in Kashmir valley.
While speaking against drug abuse in Kashmir, the chief patron of JKNPF, Sanjay Kumar, urged Imams and other religious leaders to speak out against the drugs and spread awareness among people.
He said, “Our youth needs to know that this path is wrong, this thing must be in the mind of the youth and for this, prayer leaders can play an important role.”
Kumar said society has to come forward. Community participation is a must, and, headed by Imams, other religious leaders will give a fruitful result and can help by saving the younger generation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
JKNPF leader further said his party is trying its best to do its bit, but it’s the responsibility of all to come forward voluntarily, and together we will fight to eradicate it.
The JKNPF has been raising key issues facing the masses in J&K. The young team of JKNPF has been holding a series of walkathons to raise awareness against addiction.
After Bandipora, Anantnag and Kulgam, the JKNPF organized a massive walkathon in South Kashmir’s Pulwama today.
Sheikh Muzafar, the party’s president, said there is a need to create awareness and enhance people’s understanding of the issue of drug abuse.
He said there is also a role for parents and teachers. They should call Ulema to schools so we can make students understand. “It is important to save those who are not yet involved in drug abuse,” he added.
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