JKCSF aghast over govt approval for sale of beer in departmental stores in urban areas, demands rollback of order
JKCSF aghast over govt approval for sale of beer in departmental stores in urban areas, demands rollback of order
By Mir Danish/PTK
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR SRINAGAR OCT 12:- Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum has turned aghast over adminstration for its order that approved a proposal to authorise departmental stores to sell beer and other ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in urban areas, Chairman Society Abdul Qayoom Wani said in a statement issued here that the decision is contradictory to the erstwhile ” Nasha Mukht” campaign launched by the central govt in the country to get rid of the prohibited drinks and drugs.
Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum Vehemently opposes the decision of govt that approved the sale of Beer and other RTD beverages because Society believes that this move will destroy the social and moral fabric of people particularly the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
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” What is the fun of launching campaigns like ‘nasha mukht’ in every nook and corner of country and on the other hand approving sale of beer in urban areas on stores,” Wani questioned
Open sale of beer is not acceptable to any conscious citizen of of Jammu and Kashmir, the Forum statement said.
JKCSF has demanded the rollback of this order which is against the ethics of moral and health scenario of the society.
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