Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 25: District Police Reasi, under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Police, today successfully organised the "Run for Unity" 10K Run at Katra, witnessing enthusiastic participation of over 1,000 runners from different parts of the country.
The event was organised with the objective of promoting national unity, fitness, healthy living, sportsmanship and a spirit of togetherness, bringing together participants across different age groups and regions on a common platform.
The run commenced from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Stadium, Katra, and proceeded along the designated route towards Aghar Jitto Temple. The participants displayed remarkable enthusiasm, discipline and sporting spirit throughout the run.
Tejinder Singh, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Among the other dignitaries present were Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University; Shri Swarn Singh Kotwal, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range; Shri Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi; Shri Alok Maurya, IFS, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Shri Ramesh Chander Kotwal, JKPS, SSP Railways, Katra; and Shri Kameshwar Puri, JKPS, SP Katra.
The event witnessed participation by children, youth, men and women, adult runners and senior citizens, including participants above 60 years of age. Runners from Jammu and Kashmir as well as Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Delhi and other parts of the country participated, reflecting the true spirit of "Unity in Diversity."
The competitive 10K run featured separate male and female categories. To recognise sporting excellence, cash prizes of Rs 12,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 8,000 were awarded to the first, second and third position holders respectively in both categories. The winners were:
Male Category
1. Sandeep (Haryana) - First Prize
2. Gagandeep (Punjab) - Second Prize
3. Imran Kasana (J&K UT) - Third Prize
Female Category
1. Robin Verma - First Prize
2. Vandana Devi - Second Prize
3. Priyanka Sharma - Third Prize
In addition, the top ten finishers in the male and female categories were also felicitated with medals on the stage by the Chief Guest in recognition of their outstanding performances.
All participants who successfully completed the run were presented with finisher medals and certificates, acknowledging their enthusiasm and participation in the event.
Adding further energy and enthusiasm to the programme, RJ Shwetima anchored the event, while a special warm-up and fitness session was conducted by Ms. Shrija Salathia, Pilates Expert, Shree Fitness Studio, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, helping participants prepare for the run.
Comprehensive arrangements were put in place by District Police Reasi to ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of all participants. Drinking water, refreshments and electrolytes were made available at the Sports Stadium as well as at designated points along the route, including the 2.5-kilometre and 5-kilometre marks.
The successful conduct of the "Run for Unity" 10K Run reflects the commitment of District Police Reasi towards promoting community engagement, fitness, sports and the spirit of national unity, while providing citizens with a platform to come together in a positive and healthy environment. |
