Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 20: Ahead of Baramulla Youth Festival scheduled on June 24, a Run for Peace and Cycling for Unity was organized by the Dagger Artillery Brigade under the aegis of the Dagger Division today. The event was aimed at mobilising the youth of the region and to channelise their energies constructively.
The event was flagged off by Major General Gulab Singh Rawat, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Dagger Division, which witnessed a turnout of over 300 youth from various parts of Baramulla. Commander Dagger Artillery Brigade and Himalayan Brigade, DIG BSF, DIG Police, SSP Baramulla, CMO Baramulla and various prominent citizens of the region were present on the occasion.
The winners were selected and will be felicitated on June 24 during the prize distribution ceremony at Baramulla Youth Festival.
The zeal and enthusiasm which the locals exhibited to participate in the event proved that the people are eager to join the mainstream and progress on the path of peace and prosperity.
Such events are the efforts by the Indian Army to amalgamate the people of the Valley in the nation building process and connect the people with the jawans. It not only helps in confidence building but provides a much required platform to the locals to showcase their talent.
The locals eagerly await such events and hope that more such competitions will be organised in future for the populace
GOC Dagger Division interacted with the prominent citizens and exhorted them to work in tandem with the Army for a peaceful and prosperous Kashmir.
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