Jammu, 2 August (H.S.): Raising serious alarm over the growing social evils plaguing society, senior BJP leader and MLA, Sham Lal Sharma called for immediate and proactive intervention by the J&K Government, police and civil administration to tackle the alarming rise in bovine smuggling, the worsening drug menace among youth, and the spread of unsocial and delinquent behavior in the region.
Addressing a public darbar held at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, here, Sham Lal Sharma expressed concern over the deteriorating moral and social fabric of society, especially among the younger generation. “We are witnessing an unfortunate rise in drug abuse, criminal tendencies, and other unsocial activities among the youth. This not only endangers their future but also poses a threat to peace, law and order in our society,” Sharma said. He emphasized the urgent need for coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, community leaders, and civil society to curb these evils.
“Bovine smuggling is not just a matter of law violation, but it is also hurting the religious sentiments and peace of the region. The administration must act swiftly and firmly to crack down on such networks. Similarly, the drug trade is silently destroying our youth, if we don’t act now, we will lose an entire generation,” he warned.
Among other deputations, a deputation from Janipur presented the issue of uprooted Safeda trees at Middle School. A deputation from Paloura Top requested for the construction of lanes and drains and blacktopping of the lane. A deputation from Azad Colony Paloura Dhok requested for the repair and installation of street lights. Deputations from Wazir Lane demanded iron gratings and new street lights. A deputation from Om Vihar Vijay Nagar Talab Tillo demanded replacement of leaking water pipes.
Besides, many more deputations including from Banihal, Surankote Poonch and other areas of Jammu region highlighted their issues before the MLA.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
