Two young men from opposing sides of a long-running gang conflict in Laventille have publicly joined forces to promote peace.

And according to Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander, their reconciliation could mark the beginning of a “second chance” for communities battered by gang violence.

Kashif “K-Man” San­kar, 24, and Mescach “Plumpy Boss” Emman­uel, 29, appeared togeth­er yesterday at a back-to-school drive at Alexander’s Tunapuna constituency office where they publicly endorsed an end to the violence and called on young people to reject street lifestyle.