Correspondent
SHILLONG: As the battle against drug abuse intensifies, religious institutions in Shillong are stepping forward to spread awareness and encourage collective action.
Noor Nongrum, Assistant General Secretary of the Shillong Muslim Union, emphasized the role of mosques in addressing this pressing issue. “It’s before the Khutba. Khutba is before the congregation, where the imam speaks on religious matters. In that, we include the message that we must make our society free from drugs. This is how every Friday, we address the issue in the mosque. It’s a humble beginning with Madina Masjid, and I hope others will follow,” he stated.
Similarly, the Sikh community in Shillong is utilizing the Gurdwara as a platform for awareness. Jasbir Singh, a representative of the Sikh community, highlighted the growing concern. “We are all aware of the drug menace. Punjab has been in its grip, and it is now rearing its ugly head in our own state, Meghalaya. We often discuss this issue within our small but closely bonded Sikh community in Shillong. Today, we have been given a platform to strategize on tackling this menace. The youth are affected, and with them, entire families suffer. As a parent, I feel the urgency, knowing that our children need protection. Before, we had to save them from monsters; now, drugs have become a bigger monster. We must be vigilant,” he said.
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