Aga Mohammad Hadi , Dr Raja Muzaffar address the gathering
Srinagar May 14: With an aim of curbing the menace of drug addiction and substance abuse in society, Moulana Azad National Urdu University -MANUU Arts and Science College for girls organised an awareness workshop / discussion at its Humhama campus on Thursday. Noted Islamic Scholar Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi and Social Activist addressed the students, research scholars and staff of MANUU Arts and Science College and urged upon them to raise their voice against this menace.
Aga Mohammad Hadi Al Mosavi Al Safvi who was chief guest on the occasion stressed on educational institutions to hold such deliberations and discussions more frequently. He said that drug addiction and substance abuse is a social problem and society as a whole must come forward to curb this menace. He said that people associated with drug trafficking and its trade must be taken to task and he appreciated the role of the Govt. He also said that such people must be socially boycotted as well.
Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat appreciated the initiative Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir which was launched by LG Manoj Sinha last month. He urged the authorities to ban sale of liquor as well in Kashmir valley as this was not only prohibited in Islam but all major religions of the world disallow it. He also stressed on banning sale of cigarettes and tobacco products also because according to him use of these products leads to substance abuse among teenagers.
The event was coordinated by Mr. Showkat Ahmad Assistant Professor and the session was chaired by Principal of the college Dr Raihana Malik. She welcomed the guests and highlighted the significance of creating awareness against substance abuse.
The programme also featured an interactive question and answer session with students and teachers .The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Ajaz Abdullah Assistant Professor emphasizing the collective responsibility to build a drug-free society.
