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Say no to terrorism

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SK HASSAN, NAZIRA: Nazira observed anti-terrorism day along with other parts of the country on Thursday. Courtesy Pragati and Freelance Journalist Association of Nazira.
On this occasion, members of the NGO and the journalist organization thronged in front of the Gandhi Mandap and vowed to end terrorism.

 Senior journalist and president of Nazira Press Club Bulu Chetia urged the people to condemn the violence in all forms. Former Nazira Municipal Board chairman Md.Abdur Rohman, Vice president of Nazira Journalist Association Bhaskorjyoti Borgohain along with many others attended the programme.

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