Srinagar, A seminar was organized by Karwan-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwwat International, today, at Rawalpura in Srinagar, under the theme “Growing drug menace and its deadly effects on the young generation.”

According to Kashmir Media Service, scholars, Khateebs, muftis, imams, social workers, officials of different religious organizations and representatives of student organizations from various districts of the territory participated in the seminar. A large number of people and devotees from all over Srinagar and the adjoining area also participated in it.

The seminar was organized under the chairmanship of Maulana Mufti Mudassar Qadri, Chairman of Karwan-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwwat International.

The speakers on the occasion expressed deep concern over the increasing use of drugs and alcohol consumption in the valley.

Presenting the data, they said that under a well-thought-out plan in the valley, this growing menace among the younger generation is being ignored. Although the speakers appreciated the role played by local police in this regard, they expressed surprise that the heinous business was being promoted by some vested interests.

They deplored that the people involved in the drug business are released after minor court proceedings and suggested the authorities concerned to cancel the licences and impose heavy fines on the people involved in the trade of some specific drugs in the state.

The delegates, who participated in the seminar, unanimously expressed their voice that the street vendors should be closely monitored.

The proposal was unanimously approved that people in every mohalla should form Local Welfare Committees for keeping watch and to prevent the easy flow of drugs.

In this regard, the speakers imposed an important responsibility on the parents and said, “We should keep a constant eye on our children and seek the advice of experts in view of any changes found in them.”