Aatif Qayoom
Kupwara, Jul 16 (KNS): The residents of Handwara Tuesday appealed Governor Administration to sanction a Degree College for women in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

The residents especially from Handwara town, Magam, Rajwar, Langate and Kralgund are up in arms against the authorities for failing to fulfill their demands.

Javid Zargar, a senior journalist from Handwara said Handwara is centrally located place with all facilities and also there was enough land available in the area for the establishment of Degree College.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“Our children are being forced to cover long distances to reach their colleges in Baramulla and Srinagar due to the non-availability of Degree College for women,” he said.

He said it seems some conspiracy is being carried to sabotage their genuine demands of people.

Residents said every year hundreds of students qualify 10+2 from adjacent villages and especially girls but could not continue their education due to the lack of Degree College.

They appealed Governor led administration to look into the matter. (KNS)