KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 12: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din convened an interactive meeting with Journalist Fraternity Kupwara (JFK), here today.
Tehsildar Kupwara, Javid Ahmad Zargar; President JFK, Yahya Sultan; Vice President, Mudasir Rashid; General Secretary, Syed Kabir Geelani, besides, senior journalists including Rahee Mushtaq, Sahil Shameem, Shameem Bhat,Peerzada Shakir,Jahangir Lolabi,Azhar Shaheen, and other concerned were present in the meeting.
The President JFK briefed the Deputy Commissioner about the issues of media persons in Kupwara, besides, the difficulties they face while covering the events on ground. He put forth demand for establishment of press club at Kupwara.
Other journalists also spoke and apprised the Chair about their issues.
The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing and assured them about resolving their genuine demands including establishment of Press Club.
The Deputy Commissioner said that media is a significant pillar of democracy for delivery of transparent and accountable governance to the people. He added that district administration is always available for coordination with the people who are engaged directly or indirectly in promoting development and wellbeing of the society