Anantnag: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Wednesday reviewed arrangements for the ‘Run for Unity’, scheduled to be held on October 31, and directed departments to complete preparations in coordination with one another.
The meeting, held at Dak Bungalow in Khanabal, was attended by senior district officers, including the Superintendent of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, heads of various departments and other officials.
The deputy commissioner assigned responsibilities to the concerned departments and stressed timely completion of arrangements for the event, which commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and promotes national unity and integrity.
He also urged people from all sections of society to participate in the run, saying such events provide an opportunity to promote unity and brotherhood.
Separately, officers and officials across Anantnag district took an integrity pledge as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 under the leadership of Bhat.
During the pledge-taking ceremonies, government employees committed themselves to honesty, transparency and accountability in public service and pledged to discharge their duties impartially and work towards preventing corruption.
The initiative aimed to reinforce ethical conduct among government employees and strengthen public trust in administrative institutions.