THE other day, many of my group mates were discussing what had happened a day before that. All with their mouths wide open with shock, and their hearts full of emotions and everybody in utter despair.  Some moments later, we got a chance to see the damaged car outside Police Station Sadder, which gave a clear picture of the accident that had taken place and what my mates were discussing.
 Aatif Ahmed Dar, an engineering student had been crushed to death by a speeding car bearing number DL 3C AE 0154.
 The speeding car was driven by a boy from Nowhatta. Where from did he manage getting the swanky car?
 This is a result of more facilities available, more pocket money, smartphones and less interest of the parents in the academic and moral matters of their beloved ones.
 Young boys are on the wheels, their deluxe luxury cars and funky two wheelers have proved a good tool for eve-teasing, bunking and triggering other nuisances, particularly on the Baghat stretch of the Airport Road.
 A parent is hardly aware whether his child has attended school, tuitions or not. And whether he really gets what the parents dream of?
 Parents of students should remain in touch with tutors and school authorities such that they know what their loved ones do when they are out for “studies”.
 Let’s not forget, a year ago, one innocent teenage girl Romana Javed was crushed to death by Alto borne eve teasers. One more such example is a recent one which resulted in the death of the engineering student.
 These cars are often seen around snooker playing stations,  internet parlors, cafes, tea-stalls and girls’ coaching centers. These cars host teenagers smoking cigarettes, with loud music systems shaking the car and boys roaming around.
 More importantly, such teenagers should themselves realize that the path they are taking is lethal and fatal for their career and would result in utter sorrow ahead.
 Candle of hope should always remain ignited, so we should hope for a better society where a strong moral character exists in all the individuals; where parents take care of their wards and where teenagers realize what’s right and wrong. Besides hoping, we should strive for a change and charity begins at home. 

Dawood Yousuf
Student
Srinagar
Dawoodyousuf94@gmail.com
(The ideas expressed are author’s own)

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