Will cancel admission of students involved in drug related activity: Kupwara CEO

Srinagar, June 15: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Kupwara district, Abdul Hamid Fani, has taken a significant step towards making schools in the district free from drugs.
He has instructed all the school heads in Kupwara to obtain an affidavit, from parents stating that their child is not involved in any drug-related activities.
The CEO highlighted that if any student is found to be engaged in such activities, their admission will be immediately cancelled. This proactive approach by CEO Abdul Hamid Fani has received widespread appreciation from the local community.
The residents of Kupwara district believe that similar initiatives should be implemented in schools and colleges throughout the Union Territory (UT). They recognize the importance of creating drug-free educational environments for the overall well-being of the students.
A circular has been issued by CEO Abdul Hamid Fani, stating, “As the admission process has commenced for students in Class 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, 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.”
The circular further states that “If any student is discovered to be participating in such activities, their admission will be canceled immediately.”
This move by CEO Abdul Hamid Fani aims to ensure a safe and drug-free educational environment for students in Kupwara district, setting a precedent for similar measures to be implemented at the UT level.