Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations;Police alongwith an NGO organizes cycle race in Handwara

October 03: As part of ongoing country wide celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, a cycle race “Pedal for Peace” was organised by Police alongwith an NGO ‘Feeding Kashmir’ in Vilgam area of Handwara.

The cycle race was flagged off by SHO PS Vilgam Inspector Iftikhar which started from Vilgam and culminated at Champora. The event was witnessed by a large number of participants and local population of the area. The locals of the area appreciated the move of Handwara police and stayed on the road side to cheer up for the participating cyclists. Members of NGO “Feeding Kashmir” and Army officers also witnessed the event and encouraged the participants for participating in the sports events.

At the end of the event, prizes were distributed among the winners and runner ups, besides participating certificates were also distributed among the participants.

The participants thanked J&K Police for providing platform for the youth in order to show their talent and expressed their hope that such events will be organised in future also.