AWANTIPORA/BARAMULLA: Police on Wednesday inaugurated cricket and kabaddi tournaments in Awantipora and Baramulla districts under the Civic Action Programme, aimed at promoting sports participation and engaging young people in constructive activities.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Awantipora Irshad H Rather inaugurated a cricket tournament at Charligund, Awantipora, as part of the Civic Action Programme 2026-27.
Ten teams are participating in the tournament, which is being played on a knockout basis. The opening match was played between Charligund Warriors and Elite Cricket Club Awantipora.
The tournament is also intended to spread awareness against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Rather urged young people to take part in sports and contribute to efforts against substance abuse, stressing that sporting activities promote physical fitness, discipline and teamwork.
In a separate event, police inaugurated a kabaddi tournament at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kreeri, in Baramulla district under the Civic Action Programme.
Additional Superintendent of Police Baramulla formally inaugurated the tournament in the presence of players, local residents, sports enthusiasts, members of the Trade Association and other prominent citizens.
The event witnessed participation from local players, providing them an opportunity to showcase their sporting abilities.
Police said the initiatives were aimed at encouraging sportsmanship, teamwork and physical fitness while strengthening police-public relations through youth-oriented activities.
