Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police under the patronage of DGP J&K, Dilbag Singh, is organizing “Run for Peace” Kashmir Marathon, on October 17, 2021 under its Civic Action Programme (CAP) at Srinagar.
The event shall be organized as a part of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahaotsav.
S.J.M Gillani ADGP Armed J&K is the Chairman of this event and Vijay Kumar IGP Kashmir Zone is its Organizing Secretary. Various committees have been constituted for making the event a great success in all respect.
ADGP Armed J&K discussed all the activities of the event with the members of designated committees and connected officials today at Conference Hall of Armed Police Headquarters Srinagar to chalk-out the preparations for the event.
Various other sensitive issues connected with the event including security on all the involved routes, traffic regulation and medical facilities were also discussed threadbare during the meeting. Enroute arrangements/area wise responsibilities were also briefed minutely on the occasion.
Earlier, Syed Sajad Hussain Pvt. Secy. to ADGP Armed, having additional charge of DySP Sports APHQ briefed the meeting through a visual presentation about all the activities to be carried out during the event. He enlightened the meeting about all the routes and arrangements proposed for the event.
The ADGP Armed apprised the house that the event is organized for the people of all walks of life, adding that it is an “open for all” event. He advised that vast publicity should be made to ensure participation of one and all.
The various events which are scheduled to take place during Kashmir Marathon “Run for Peace” on October 17, 2021 at Police Golf Course Boulevard Road Srinagar include 21 Kmrs Half Marathon (Men), 21 Kmrs Half Marathon (for Police/ Army/ CAPF Personnel), 10 Kmrs Road Race (Open for Boys above 14 years), 10 Kmrs Road Race (Open for Girls above 14 years), 5 Kmrs Road Race (Sub-Junior Boys Under 14 Years) and 4 Kmrs Road Race (Sub-Junior Girls under 14 years), 2 Kmrs Road Race for specially challenged (Boys/Girls), 4 Kmrs Run for Fun (Open for All Senior Citizens/Children) and 4 Kmrs Run for Fun for Senior Citizen/Children.
During the meeting it was also announced that four registration counters shall be established at Srinagar w.e.f 10th of October 2021 at SDPO Office Nehru Park, Lake View Police Golf Course Srinagar, SK Indoor Sports Complex Srinagar and Kashmir University Srinagar. Athlete shall collect/ deposit their registration forms at the aforesaid registration counters. SSP APCR Kashmir has also been asked to liaise AIG (W) PHQ for creation of link for online registration.
