Srinagar: Srinagar Police on Thursday inaugurated a football tournament under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026–27 at the Rugby Playfield, Polo Ground, in collaboration with the District Football Association.
The opening match was played between Down Town Heroes FC Srinagar and Old City United FC Srinagar. The final is scheduled for November 3, with the winner and runner-up teams to receive cash prizes and trophies.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by SP City North Zone Showket Ahmad Dar, DySP Headquarters Syed Sleet Shah, SDPO Kothibagh Yaseer Qadir and DySP DAR DPL Srinagar Nazir Ahmad Teli, among other police officers.
Police said the tournament aims to promote sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork among youth while providing opportunities for sporting participation and strengthening police-public relations through community engagement.
