Budgam: 15th August 2021.On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Budgam Police today morning organised a Cross Country event “Celebrating the spirit of freedom” which was flagged off by Shri Tahir Saleem Khan-JKPS, SSP Budgam.
The event started at 0645 hours from Railway Station Budgam and culminated at District Police Headquarters Budgam covering a distance of about 3 Kms. More than 100 persons/students of different age groups participated in the Independence Day event with enthusiasm & fervor.
During the pre flag off ceremony held at Railway Station Budgam, SSP Budgam interacted with the participants and expressed that the event “Celebrating the spirit of freedom” has been organised on Independence Day to commemorate our freedom fighters who sacrificed their precious lives for the freedom of the Nation besides nurturing the sportsman spirit among the youth. Besides SSP Budgam, SDPO Budgam Fayaz Geelani -JKPS , DySP DAR Ruhail Mircha-JKPS and other senior officers were present and participated in the event.
Closing ceremony was held at District Police Headquarters Budgam, SSP Budgam distributed Cash rewards, mementos and certificates among the first 10 winners of the event.
Suhail Ahmad Dar secured first position, Asif Ali secured second position and the third position was secured by Zahid Farooq.
Momentos, certificates and cash reward of Rs 2000/= 1500/= and 1000/= was awarded to the first three position holders respectively while mementos, certificates and Rs 500/- each was awarded to other 07 position holders.
Refreshment was provided to all the participants of cross country run.
SSP Budgam, during closing remarks, congratulated the participants on the eve of Independence Day and expressed his gratitude for joining the event and making it successful.
He also distributed sweets among the participants & emphasised on youth to take full advantage of the platform provided by Budgam Police which is aimed to boost the sports activities and channalise energy towards positive goals.
He further stated sports plays an important role in personality development of an individual & keeps one away from negativity.
