A special event was organised at the Press Club Rajouri, where Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, along with President Avinash jasyal and Chairman Arif Qurashi of Press Club Rajouri appreciated journalist and author Mohd Aaqib Khan for his book Beyond the Border and acknowledged his hard work, dedication, and contribution through writing.
During the event, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav appreciated the author’s commitment and the hard work involved in completing the book. His appreciation served as an encouragement for Aaqib Khan and recognised the importance of documenting significant issues through journalism and literature, professional and research-based reporting. He highlighted that Aaqib’s work reflects a serious effort to understand issues beyond their surface and present them with proper research, field-based observations and journalistic responsibility.
The presence of the worthy President and Chairman of the Press Club Rajouri added significance to the occasion, reflecting the media fraternity’s role in encouraging dedicated journalists and recognising meaningful contributions to writing and public discourse. They described Mr Aaqib as a source of pride for the whole media fraternity.
“Beyond the Border” documents the lives, experiences and challenges of communities residing in India’s frontier regions. Drawing from Aaqib Khan’s journalistic and field-based experience, the book explores border life, security concerns, defence issues and the role of the Indian Army, while highlighting the resilience, aspirations and everyday realities of people living in these areas.
The event concluded on an encouraging note, recognising Aaqib Khan’s efforts and highlighting the importance of research, dedication, and responsible journalism in bringing important stories and issues before a wider audience.
