J&K's rising drug menace: Parents told to submit affidavit saying kids are sober

AFTER a surge in drug abuse in Valley and a study revealing that use of drug abuse among youngsters is increasing, the administration in border district of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir have asked parents of the students, who would be seeking admission in government schools, to submit an affidavit saying their wards are not involved in any drug-related activities.

- FAYAZ WANI

The students have been warned that their admission would be cancelled if found involved in the use of drugs.

In a circular issued by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kupwara Abdul Hamid Fani, it was stated that as the admission process has commenced for students of Class IX, X, XI, and XII, the heads of high schools and higher secondary schools are instructed to obtain an affidavit from parents confirming that their child is not involved in any drug-related activities.