‘Social reform campaign has become more challenging’
Srinagar: Expressing concern over the rapidly degrading moral values in the society, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Ameer of Mutehda-Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq Saturday said that when the people placed at responsible positions in the government system and social order indulge in acts of moral turpitude it becomes all the more difficult for a campaign of social reform to bear fruit.
Terming the recent newspaper reports regarding the molestation of a nurse by the head of Health department and other officers as an extreme case of moral bankruptcy and a cause of serious concern, Mirwaiz stated that it was unfortunate and disturbing that officials of government departments were found indulging in acts of immoral behavior with their female sub-ordinates. He stated that people feel extremely disgusted after learning about this incident, in which all moral and human values were transgressed. He said earlier a Cabinet Minister was found involved in assaulting the chastity of a woman doctor of Health Department and now the Director of the Department is alleged to have molested a nurse of the department.
Mirwaiz stated that it was unfortunate that the police and administration instead of arresting and punishing the guilty involved in such acts were actually protecting them and providing them security. Mirwaiz stated that thousands of Kashmiri women were working in government departments and such incidents have rendered them vulnerable regarding the safety and security of their dignity, and honor.
Demanding a transparent inquiry into the incident, Mirwaiz stated that the social reform campaign has become more challenging because the government missionary which is supposed to protect the society from criminal and inhuman activities was itself indulging in violence and immoral acts against the people epically the weaker and vulnerable sections like women. Earlier, while laying the foundation stone of a Masjid at Mashali Mohalla Hawal, Mirwaiz called for a vigorous social campaign to get rid of the social evils plaguing the society at large. He stated that immorality, drug addiction, anti-social activities were being promoted in the society by some vested interest elements adding, it was important that people from all walks of life join hands to get the society rid of these evils.