HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): A three-day workshop on Emergency Response organized by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Boy Scouts Association is underway at Government Ali Afsar Awan High School, Hattian Bala.
Scout leaders from across the district are being trained to handle any emergency situation. On the second day of the workshop, an oath-taking ceremony was held, presided over by Divisional Director Schools and Divisional Scouts Commissioner Qazi Abdul Jaleel Jalali.
The chief guest was Deputy Commissioner Jhelum Valley District and President District Scouts Council, Benish Jarral. SP Mirza Zahid Hussain and Deputy District Education Officer Abdul Ghafoor Abbasi were also present. The duties of the stage secretary were performed by Secretary District Scouts, Mahmood Ahmed Khokhar.
During the ceremony, Divisional Scouts Commissioner Qazi Abdul Jaleel Jalali administered oath to President District Scouts Council, Benish Jarral.
SP Mirza Zahid Hussain talked about the use of print, electronic, and social media, stating that the current era is very fast-paced, where even a small piece of news spreads across the world in an instant.
“Therefore, social media should be used positively. Those who defame honourable people with fake IDs will not be forgiven, nor will religious hatred be tolerated.”
He said such individuals will be brought to justice through cybercrime laws. He urged scout leaders to play a positive role in society and to inform the public, through children and teachers, not to engage in any negative activities related to social media.
He said that mobile phones are both life and death for us. People are called with fake calls asking for money, and false news and chaos are spread.
In case of any such incident, immediately inform the police. The police will ensure the protection of the lives and property of the public, he assured.
Scouts being trained in first aid
Divisional Scouts Commissioner Qazi Abdul Jaleel Jalali stated that during the three-day workshop for scout leaders, they are being trained in the use of first aid tools and other activities to deal with any emergency situation.
Officials from Civil Defence and Rescue 1122 are training the scout leaders.
In any emergency, scout leaders will perform their duty alongside Civil Defence and Rescue, while in normal circumstances, scouts’ activities continue throughout the year.
The biggest event is the Seerat Sarwar-e-Alam Scouts Rally, where competitions are held among school children across the state.
Chief guest, Deputy Commissioner and President District Scouts Council, Benish Jarral, in her address, thanked the Divisional Scouts Commissioner, Deputy District Education Officer, scout leaders, and Boy Scouts.
She reiterated the commitment that they will work as a team to rid society of evils.
