Srinagar, April 10 -- A troubling incident in Srinagar has forced the community to look inward.

On April 9, alert residents caught a young man using drugs inside a mosque bathroom. Shock quickly turned into action. People intervened, identified the supplier, and handed the matter to law enforcement.

Their response showed awareness and courage, but the episode also revealed a deeper problem that can no longer be ignored.

Drug use entering spaces meant for prayer and community life signals a serious shift. Mosques, graveyards, and public parks have long held meaning beyond their physical presence.

These places bring people together, give comfort, and anchor social life. When such spaces get misused, the damage goes far beyond the act it...