Pakharpora, May 15 (KNS) :Mirwaiz Pakharpora, Peerzada Molana Shakeel-ur-Rehman Owaisi, expressed serious concern over the growing trend of alcohol and drug abuse and urged the government to impose a complete ban on alcohol in order to save the younger generation from destruction.
Addressing a large gathering during Friday prayers at Khanqah-e-Faiz Panah Ziyarat Aaliya Pakharpora, he appreciated the awareness campaigns, actions, and effective measures being taken by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to eradicate drug abuse. He said that the present administration is working sincerely to protect the youth from this menace, and positive results are beginning to emerge.
The Mirwaiz expressed hope that, with the cooperation of both the government and the public, society would succeed in eliminating the curse of drugs.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe also appealed to the authorities to take concrete and effective steps towards enforcing a complete ban on alcohol so that the younger generation could be protected from moral and social destruction.
He further urged parents, teachers, Imams, and social workers to guide the youth in the right direction and encourage them towards religious, moral, and constructive activities in order to build a healthy, dignified, and safe society.
A large number of devotees and worshippers were present during the Friday congregation and listened attentively to the Mirwaiz’s address, reaffirming their resolve to free society from drugs and other social evils. (KNS)