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Srinagar : Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS, ADGP Armed, J&K, today chaired a preparatory meeting at the Conference Hall, APHQ J&K, to review and finalize arrangements for a series of sports activities proposed to be organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026–27.
The meeting discussed planning, coordination and other necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the following events:
01. Pedal for Peace Cycle Race in September 2026,
02. Jashn-e-Dal in September 2026,
03. Run for Unity Kashmir Marathon in October 2026,
04. 21st Martyrs’ Memorial Football Tournament in October 2026,
ADGP Armed emphasized meticulous planning, close coordination and timely execution of arrangements relating to logistics, security, traffic management, medical cover and publicity. He directed all concerned officers and stakeholders to work in close coordination and ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed well in advance.
Highlighting the importance of these events, Shri Nitish Kumar said that such initiatives aim to promote sports culture, encourage youth participation and provide a platform for identifying and nurturing budding sporting talent. He also noted that the Martyrs’ Memorial Football Tournament is a tribute to the brave martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Earlier, Shri Kuldeep Hondoo, DySP Sports, APHQ, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the proposed arrangements, including the constitution of various committees and sub-committees.
The meeting was attended by several senior officers, including Sh. S. A. Watali, IPS (Rtd IGP) president J&K Kayaking & Canoeing Association J&K; Sh. Rajiv Omprakash Panday, IPS, DIG CKR Srinagar; Sh. Maqsood-ul-Zaman, IPS, DIG Armed Police Range Kashmir; Dr. G. V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, SSP Srinagar; Sh. Hareesh Puttaiah, IPS, AIG (Welfare), PHQ J&K; Sh. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, IPS, SSP Traffic City Srinagar; Sh. Dalip Kumar, SSP, Staff Officer to ADGP Armed J&K; Sh. Showkat Ahmad, SSP PCR Kashmir; Commandants of 5th, 9th and 13th JKAP; 3rd, 6th, 9th, 20th and 21st JKAP/IR; 2nd JKAP Women Battalion; Sh. Manoj Kumar Pandita, SSP, AIG (Communication), PHQ J&K.; Sh. Tariq Ahmad, SSP, APCR Kashmir; Sh. Mashkoor Ahmad, ASP Sec Kashmir; Sh. Syed Sajad Hussain, Pvt Secy to ADG Armed; Sh. Mohd Shakil, AO APHQ J&K; DySP Fasil Khan, DySP SDRF 2nd Bn Srinagar; DySP Crime (EOW) Kashmir, Sh. Shahnawaz Wakil, DySP, Telecom Kashmir; Ms. Shagufta Shaheen, DySP ACS Kashmir; Mr. Bashir Ahmad , DySP (M) PHQ J&K; Mr. Mohd Ramzan ADO IROK Kashmir; Dr. Irfana Ganie Medical Superintendent, Police Hospital Srinagar, also attended the meeting.
Representatives of various sports associations, Dr. Burhan, president, J&K Rowing & Sculling Association J&K, Ms. Bilkis Mir, Technical Delegate J&K, Sh. Wali Mohd Bhat, President Shikara association, Sh. Aijaz Ali, Vice President, J&K Dragon Boat Association, Sh. Shabir Ahmad, Secretary, Dragon Boat Association also attended the meeting.
