Srinagar August 10 (KNS): Amid shockwaves after discovery of large quantities of rotten mutton in Kashmir markets, renowned Oncologist Dr Sameer Koul on Sunday said that it’s the duty of religious scholars to address the evils in the society first instead of paying attention to far-off issues.

Talking to media during an event in Srinagar, he said that we don’t have to sell rotten mutton. if there’s a mistake based on misplaced trust, then that is not just a personal mistake, it is a mistake in our society. So why not correct it. I urge our religious scholars, why do you pay attention to far-off issues, he said

Referring to recent discovery of large quantities of rotten mutton in Kashmir markets, he urged religious scholars to address the evils in your own society first. This is something our people need to do, he said.

He also said that culture has to be preserved there is no doubt about that.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHow much culture you preserve in your home, in your surroundings, in your life, is up to you. It’s not up to anyone else, not even the government. How much Kashmiri you speak, how much attention you give to Kashmiri poetry, whether you observe your rituals your pious culture, that is something to think about, he said.

He said that if any central government remains fair with us and by “fair” I mean truly fair not like the earlier governments, such as the UPA, which I don’t think we’re really fair, then I think they will realize, and they are on the verge of realizing, that a happy Kashmiri is a good Kashmiri to have on your side. And not just Kashmiris any happy population, no matter which state they belong to, if they stand shoulder to shoulder with you, no one can defeat you, no one can bring you down. Don’t keep people angry, he added.(KNS)