Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KARGIL: Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil Ladakh today formally launched the Al-Mahdi (A.S) Scouts Disaster Response Force, a voluntary youth initiative aimed at strengthening community-based disaster response and public service in the region.
Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS) was the Guest of Honour. SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav (IPS) participated as the Special Guest. Among others present were Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, ASP Kargil, councillors, religious scholars and members of civil society.
During the programme, Javed Ahmad, Incharge of the project, briefed the gathering about the aims and objectives of Al-Mahdi (A.S) Scouts, highlighting its role in assisting the administration during disasters, fire emergencies and other contingencies.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Kargil and SSP Kargil appreciated the initiative taken by the President JUIAK Ladakh for establishing such an important volunteer wing. They noted that the force comprises ex-servicemen trained by the Indian Army, whose experience and discipline will be highly beneficial during emergency situations.
Addressing the gathering, the President JUIAK Ladakh said that the Scouts will gradually expand its units at the zonal level across Kargil. He also informed that Al-Muntazir Pashkum has taken the lead by affiliating as a branch of Al-Mahdi Scouts for the Shargole Zone.
Javed Ahmad expressed gratitude to the President JUIAK Ladakh for providing them the opportunity to utilize their 17 to 20 years of experience for the welfare of the people. He also informed that before being formally launched as Al-Mahdi (A.S) Scouts, the team had been working for the past eight years as the Al-Reza Rescue Team, actively participating in rescue operations and community service initiatives.
Meanwhile, several councillors announced on-the-spot contributions to support the functioning of Al-Mahdi Scouts and assured their continued support in the future. The organisers expressed hope that the volunteer force will work in close coordination with the administration to effectively respond to disasters such as avalanches, landslides, fire incidents and road accidents, which are common in the region due to its challenging terrain and harsh climatic conditions.
