Qazigund: In a heartwarming display of Kashmiriyat and Insaniyat, Mohammad Aasim, a B.Com student from Checkiwangund village, has become a beacon of compassion by voluntarily providing drinking water to stranded truck drivers stuck on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
For the past 15 days, Aasim has been tirelessly distributing water to truckers stranded along the highway — particularly on the stretch from Nayough Tunnel to Levdoora in Qazigund.
The highway has remained closed for days due to frequent landslides and shooting stones triggered by heavy rainfall, leaving thousands of vehicles immobilized and drivers struggling without access to basic amenities.
Amid these tough conditions, Aasim’s selfless service has brought both physical relief and emotional comfort to those caught in the crisis.
Speaking to JKNS News, Aasim shared his motivation:
“Doing work for a noble cause gives internal soul satisfaction. As I provide drinking water to stranded truck drivers, I feel proud and deeply fulfilled.”
The young student also used the opportunity to deliver a strong message to the youth of the Valley, urging them to avoid destructive habits, particularly drug abuse, which he believes is increasingly damaging the future of Kashmir’s younger generation.
“Our society needs youth to rise above negative influences. Parents have high hopes for their children — sons and daughters alike — and it is our duty to live up to those expectations by engaging in good deeds that make our families and society proud,” he added.
Aasim’s humanitarian gesture has earned him widespread admiration from locals, travelers, and community members alike. Many consider him a true role model for Kashmiri youth and a living reflection of the cultural values that define the Kashmir Valley.
One truck driver from the Sikh community, moved by the act, shared his appreciation:
“We are truly impressed by Aasim’s act. Youngsters across the Kashmir Valley should follow his path and become a source of relief for others in need.”
It is worth mentioning that during every highway closure whether due to snow, landslides, or other natural calamities the people of Kashmir have consistently come forward to assist stranded travelers with food, water, and shelter. These repeated acts of kindness reaffirm the Valley’s deep-rooted ethos of Kashmiriyat (communal harmony) and Insaniyat (humanity).
Mohammad Aasim’s initiative is more than just a kind gesture — it stands as a powerful reminder of how individual actions, when driven by empathy and community spirit, can make a lasting impact. His story is an inspiring call to others, especially the youth, to step forward and contribute to society in any meaningful way they can. (JKNS)
