Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 11: As a part of 33rd Police Public Mela, a Healthy Baby Competition was organized by J&K Police Wives Welfare Association (PWWA) at Gulshan Ground here today.
Dr. Archana Choudhary, Suma Singh, Dr. Jayashree Tuti and other PWWA members were present on this occasion.
Atul Sharma, Commandant UTDRF 2nd Bn. organized the event.
About 75 babies accompanied by their parents participated in two categories (Junior Group: 0 to 3 years) and (Senior Group: 3 to 5 years).
A team of doctors-Dr. Asha Manhas, Dr. Sadaf Maheen, Dr. Anil Salathia and paramedic staff under the overall supervision of Dr. Meenakshi Kotwal, Medical Superintendent, Police Hospital Jammu examined health parameters of the participating babies.
The competition was held for the babies of Police Pariwar from the rank of SPOs/Followers to Head Constables.
In junior group, 29 babies participated wherein Kavya Sambyal daughter of Kuldeep Raj, Mohammad Azan son of Anjreez Ahmad Bhat and Ranvir son of Ankush Kumar bagged first, second and third prize respectively.
Aahan Sharma son of Anpit Sharma, Diva Pathan daughter of Yasir Khan and Divyanshi Pandita daughter of Pawan Kumar Pandita got consolation prizes.
In senior group, 46 babies participated wherein Chitranshi Bhatt daughter of Rakesh Bhatt, Sufian Mahfooz son of Mahfooz Khan and Lokesh Singh son of Hakeekat Raj were adjudged first, second and third respectively.
Drishti Rajput daughter of Mohinder Singh, Manaf Fatima daughter of Mohammad Shabir and Aliza Yousaf daughter of Kamran Yousaf got consolation prizes.
The prizes will be distributed in the Police Public Mela being held on February 19, 2023 (Sunday).
Dr. Rubinder Kaur, Chairperson, J&K PWWA complimented PWWA members, Medical Superintendent Police Hospital Jammu, AIG (Welfare) PHQ and Commandant UTDRF 2nd Bn for meticulous arrangements and successful conduct of the competition.