Kashmir, often celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a silent yet rapidly escalating crisis – the insidious rise of online gambling. What began as a seemingly innocuous form of digital entertainment has morphed into a pervasive menace, silently eroding the socio-economic fabric of countless families and casting a long, dark shadow over the future of its youth. The allure of quick riches, amplified by aggressive online marketing and easy accessibility, is drawing thousands into a perilous cycle of addiction, debt, and despair. Across…
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Online Gambling in Kashmir: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Demands Urgent Ban Over Moral and Social Decay
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Ban on Online Gambling, Citing Moral and Social Decay Srinagar 26 May 2025: In a fervent appeal to the government, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has raised serious concerns over the escalating issue of online gambling. Addressing a congregation at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, he emphasized the detrimental impact of online gambling on the youth and the broader societal fabric. The Rising Threat of Online Gambling Addiction Disguised as Entertainment Mirwaiz highlighted that online gambling, often…
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