Srinagar, September 29 (KNS): In a magnificent display of Sportsmanship and exuberance in the surroundings, CRPF Srinagar Sector today inaugurated “JAGRITI-The Health Awareness”, an athletic Meet in Bakshi Stadium. S.K. Bhagat, IPS, Special DG-J&K Zone CRPF presided over the event and inaugurated the most dazzling sports drive of CRPF for the year 2015.
“Jagriti-The Health Awareness” by its very virtue has the sole aim to promote the spirit of Health and Physical fitness among troops of world’s largest Para-Military Force in Kashmir through sports and athletics. While welcoming the Chief Guest & other Dignitaries and highlighting the significance of organizing this event, Shri. Atul Karwal, IPS, IGP CRPF (Srinagar Sector) expressed that- “The competition is one its kind and it’s being organised to boost the spirit of physical fitness and overall health awareness amongst the troops, who are constantly engaged in strenuous duties of Law & Order and Counter-Insurgency in various sensitive areas of Kashmir”.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
In his motivating address to all the arriving players, media and dignitaries from various Para-Military ,police & other administrative agencies, Shri. S.K. Bhagat, IPS, Special DG-J&K Zone CRPF appreciated the robust co-ordination of CRPF with J&K Police & other agencies of Civil Administration in Srinagar.
Besides families of Martyred Constable of J&K Police Late.Mudasir Ahmad Bhat were also presented the amount of Ex-Gratia by Shri. S.K. Bhagat, IPS, Special DG-J&K Zone CRPF the amount is granted by Govt. of India in order to give due respect and recognition to their martyrdom for the Nation.
Officers from BSF, J&K Police and other agencies were also witnessed the occasion. Entire surroundings were lauded with cheerfulness and enthusiasm of players of Srinagar based CRPF units and establishments. The event will be celebrated till 01st October 2015. (KNS)