Srinagar, In a heart-wrenching incident in Bandipora district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, two young students of a religious seminary lost their lives due to suffocation. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the local community, highlighting concerns regarding safety in residential educational institutions.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident occurred at Darul-uloom Faiz-ul-uloom in the Ashtangoo area, where Muneer Ahmad Chechi, aged 10, and Tanveer Ahmad Chechi, aged 9, both from Malangam, Bandipora, were found to have succumbed to suffocation. The distressing discovery was made on Wednesday morning by the seminary (Darasgah) officials, who found the children and their father unconscious within the premises.
Despite immediate efforts to save the young lives by rushing them to a nearby hospital, the boys could not be revived. The seminary officials stated that while the boys tragically passed away, their father is currently receiving medical treatment at the district hospital in Bandipora. The community is mourning the loss of the two young students, and there is an ongoing concern for the well-being of their father.
This incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to such a tragic outcome and a review of safety measures at similar institutions to prevent future occurrences.
Peshawar, In a significant move to enhance the dissemination of accurate information to the public, the Provincial Information System and the Press Information Department (PID) have agreed to strengthen their mutual cooperation. This decision was reached during a crucial meeting held in Peshawar between Muhammad Imran, Director General Information and Public Relations Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil, Director General of the Press Information Department.
According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the meeting focused on important issues related to the evolving media dynamics and public relations strategies. Both parties discussed the importance of continuous coordination to leverage mutual experiences and cooperation, emphasizing the need for the public to have timely access to accurate information. This collaboration aims to address emerging challenges in the media landscape effectively.
Muhammad Imran and Ashfaq Ahmed Khalil acknowledged the significance of their coordination in achieving common objectives and expressed a firm determination to strengthen the cooperation between their respective departments. The discussion also covered the crucial role of media in ensuring transparency and accountability in government affairs, with a commitment to bolster media platforms to meet the demands of the modern age, including the importance of digital media.
The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to work collaboratively towards the goals of effective information dissemination and public service. Participants included Syeda Yasra Gilani, Section Officer, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Islamabad, and Deputy Director of Information KP Ibn Amin, underscoring the high level of engagement and commitment from both provincial and federal levels to enhance the flow of information to the public.