KNS Desk

Anantnag, June 13 KNS: Under Civic action programme, IRP 11th Bn on Monday organized an Inter School Painting Competition at Battalion Hqrs to pay glorious tributes to the Martyrs/Freedom Fighters of the country in-connection with Celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav”.

According to a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the event was inaugurated by Sandeep Mehta, JKPS, Commandant IRP-11th Bn.

As per the statement, in the event 10 students of Govt Middle School Hanji Mohalla Batengoo Anantnag and 10 students of Govt Middle School Karnagund Guree participated. The event was witnessed by respectable citizens of the area, Head Masters of both schools, staff members of the schools, Gazetted officers of the Battalion and other officials of the unit in a pleasant atmosphere to make the relations better with youth/civilians.

Hanif Nabi, of GMS Karnagund Guree, Sehrish Tariq of GMS Karnagund Guree & Fatima of GMS Hanji Mohalla Batengoo Anantnag were awarded first three prizes, besides medals were given to all participants. The participants were also served with refreshments arranged by the Battalion.
Head Masters of both the schools while speaking on the occasion thanked J&K Police in general and Commandant IRP-11th Bn in particular for organizing such an interesting event for students. They also highlighted that such types of events could boost the morale of students and continued to be held in future too.
In his valedictory address, the Commandant appreciated the efforts of the participants and their schools and stressed upon them to remain proactive and participative in the community policing and help police in achieving the desired targets of a peaceful society. Moreover, as a goodwill gesture of both the Head Masters one Band set is presented to Govt Middle school Karnagund Guree Anantnag and Public Address system (PA) for Govt Middle School Hanji Mohalla Batengoo Anantnag for its day to day use in schools. The event was appreciated by the participants and the civil society. (KNS)