Srinagar: As part of the nationwide celebrations commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, J&K Police organised various events, including Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge, Run for Unity, Photo Exhibitions, Awareness Programme, and Plantation Drives in Srinagar, Bandipora, Kulgam & Baramulla.
In Srinagar, J&K Police organised a “Run for Unity” at Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk. The event was flagged off by ADGP Armed Anand Jain besides, IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey and SSP Srinagar, along with other senior officers of district Srinagar, were present. Film star Mukesh Rishi graced the occasion as the Special Guest, adding enthusiasm to the run.
The Ekta pledge ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and personnel at all levels. The Ekta Pledge was administered across all units and offices by senior and supervisory officers of the District Police Srinagar. A grand Plantation Drive was organised across all units to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The event aimed to promote environmental sustainability and spread awareness about the importance of unity—both among people and between humanity and nature. The plantation drive was held at District Police Headquarters, District Police Lines, all Police Stations, Police Posts and other establishments of the District Police Srinagar.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from all Police officials and other stakeholders to preserve the environment. Moreover, a Photo Exhibition was held at DPL Srinagar, in which a huge number of students from various schools participated. SP Headquarters, Shah Umar, DySP Headquarters, Syed Sleet Shah, DySP DAR Mohd Rafee and other senior officers of the District were present at the event, actively conducting a series of lectures on Sardar Patel alongside the photo exhibition.
The programme commenced with a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, followed by the administration of the “Rashtriya Ekta Pledge”, reaffirming the participants’ commitment to national integration and environmental protection. Afterwards, a large-scale tree plantation activity was conducted, during which over a hundred saplings of various species were planted across the premises and nearby areas of the Police units.
The participants also engaged in interactive sessions and awareness talks highlighting the significance of biodiversity, afforestation, and sustainable living. Posters and banners carrying messages on unity and environmental preservation were displayed to encourage public participation and awareness.
