Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday reiterated his demand for a ban on alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir, saying action against narcotics alone will not succeed if liquor continues to remain easily available.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a supermarket inauguration in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz said both drugs and alcohol are harmful to society and should be addressed together. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“Cannot Act Against One and Ignore the Other”
Mirwaiz said the government cannot justify taking strict action against drugs while remaining silent on alcohol.
He noted that Jammu and Kashmir is a Muslim-majority region where alcohol consumption is socially and religiously discouraged.
He also pointed out that several Indian states with non-Muslim majorities have imposed restrictions or bans on liquor due to its social impact.
Referring to developments in Tamil Nadu, he claimed that one of the first steps of the new government there was the closure of hundreds of liquor shops.
Demand for Complete Alcohol Ban
The Mirwaiz stressed that the growing drug problem cannot be effectively controlled unless authorities also take action against alcohol.
According to him, liquor is equally damaging and contributes to the destruction of families and society.
He said the anti-drug campaign would not achieve its desired goals without a broader approach.
Concerns Over Anti-Drug Operations
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also cautioned against what he described as region-biased measures during anti-drug drives.
He expressed concern over the alleged harassment of family members and criticised actions such as demolition of homes for the offences of an individual family member.
He stressed that anti-drug measures should remain fair and not punish entire families.
Earlier Remarks at Jama Masjid
The Mirwaiz said these concerns were similar to those he had raised during his Friday address at Jama Masjid Srinagar, where he had spoken about the increasing threat of drug addiction in society.
Final Word
The remarks come at a time when anti-drug operations are intensifying across Jammu and Kashmir, with growing public debate over addiction, rehabilitation, liquor policy and law enforcement methods.
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