Manigam Ashmuqam residents demand sports facilities in the area
Anantnag: The residents of Manigam in Ashmuqam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district are demanding sports facilities in the area.
The residents of the area said that youth in the area are facing a lot of problems in absence of any sports infrastructure in the area.
They said that local youth are playing in graveyards and sometimes even on roads in absence of such facilities in the area.
Sameer Ahmad, a local resident said that young people are getting addicted towards drugs and there is need to create sports opportunities so as to keep them away from various social evils.
He said that a well-designed playground not only fosters physical activity but also promotes social interaction and community cohesion.
Ghulam Nabi, another local resident said that state land is available in the area that can be transformed into a sports stadium so that local youth take part in sports activities.
He said that local youth are unable to show their talent in the field as they don’t have facilities where they can practice and nourish their talent.
Meanwhile, the ocals said that they have brought the issue in notice of concerned authorities several times who assured that sport infrastructure will be created in the area but no steps have been taken so far.
“Whenever we visit the office of any officer, he assures that they will take this issue on priority but locals are yet to see anything positive in this regard,” they said.
They have sought the attention of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag and Assistant Commissioner Development in this regard.
