ANANTNAG, OCT 31: Anantnag Police organised a ‘Run for Unity’ on Saturday as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and promoting the ideals of national unity, integrity, brotherhood and communal harmony.
The event witnessed the participation of senior police and civil administration officers, along with members of civil society, reflecting collective commitment towards strengthening national integration and social harmony.
The run commenced from District Police Lines (DPL), Anantnag, proceeded towards Sports Stadium Anantnag and culminated at Shaheed Humayun Muzammil Government Degree College, Khanabal. Participants enthusiastically took part in the programme, carrying forward the message of unity, solidarity and collective responsibility.
DIG South Kashmir Range Javid Iqbal Matoo, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Bilal Mohi-ud-Din, and SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure, were present on the occasion. Other senior officers of District Police Anantnag, representatives of the Civil Administration and members of civil society also participated in the event.
The initiative highlighted the importance of national integration and the need to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and mutual understanding among citizens, irrespective of differences.
The observance also recalled the invaluable contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, whose leadership played a historic role in the political integration of the country after Independence.
Through the initiative, Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to promoting national unity, communal harmony and public participation while reinforcing the values of peace, solidarity and collective responsibility on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
