Child Slams J&K Education Minister in Video, Sparks Outcry

Child slams J&K education minister in video, sparks outcry

A viral video of a 12-year-old criticizing J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo over delayed summer vacations has sparked controversy. Kashmir's chief cleric deemed the child's remarks impolite, while the Child Welfare Committee summoned the news portal for uploading the clip without parental consent. The CWC also ordered the video's removal and an FIR, citing concerns for the child's privacy and well-being.

Mirwaiz Calls for Ethical Journalism in J&K, Warns Against Child Exploitation

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the spiritual leader of Kashmir, has urged media professionals and social media users to uphold ethical standards and exercise greater responsibility in content creation and dissemination, particularly concerning minors. Information was available with The Chenab Times that during his Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz emphasized that accountability extends to all societal roles, inc…

Mirwaiz cautions against using children for viral content and social media views

Srinagar, July 03: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar, today urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct. Referring to the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, “Beware, every one of you is a guardian/shepherd, and every one of you will be questioned about those under…