Srinagar: Police organised painting and singing competitions in Kulgam, a police spokesman said.
In a statement he added that a debate on “Role of Police in Nation Building” was organized in Handwara and a marathon under the banner of ‘Run for Peace’ was also held in Bandipora.
The spokesman said these eventsby police are part ofits efforts to promote sports and other co-curricular activities among the youth. In Kulgam, multiple competitions including painting and singing were organised by Police at DPL Kulgam in which 40 students of various schools participated.
Moreover, a movie describing the role of Police in society was also presented on the occasion. Besides, two separate events of Marathon “Run for Unity” for boys and girls were also organized in which 100 participants participated. On the occasion, SSP Kulgam Dr.G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS chaired the prize distribution ceremony and felicitated the winners of the competitions with trophies.
Meanwhile, Police in Handwara in collaboration with GDC Handwara organized a debate on “Role of Police in Nation Building”.
On the occasion, SP Handwara Sandeep Gupta-IPS, Principal GDC Handwara Professor G. N Pala, DySP DAR Handwara and other faculty members of College were also present.
“The event was organized to pay homage to the Martyrs of Police who laid down their lives for nation and simultaneously channelizing the talent of youth,” police spokesman said.
He added that SP Handwara Sandeep Gupta-IPS also highlighted the role of Police and responsibilities of youth in nation building and also paid rich tributes to the police martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the peace and prosperity of the nation.
Meanwhile, Police in Bandipora organized a marathon under the banner of “Run for Peace” which started from SK Stadium Bandipora to Potushahi Bandipora and back to SK Stadium Bandipora. Large number of students/youth of district Bandipora participated in the event and was flagged off by DySP Hqrs Bandipora Mohammad Idrees-JKPS.
On the occasion, Bilal Anwar, Mohammad Maroof, Shaheen Khaleef and Aijaz Ahmad bagged the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively. The winners were felicitated with cash rewards and appreciation certificates.