Police inaugurates T-20 knockout cricket tournament in Newa Pulwama

Srinagar : The highly anticipated T-20 Knockout Cricket Tournament organized by Pulwama Police under the Civic Action Programme, commenced here on Thursday with great enthusiasm and fervour. The opening ceremony was held at the Sports Stadium in Newa Pulwama, setting the stage for an exciting sporting event.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar, the inaugural ceremony was graced by the presence of SSP Pulwama Mohd Yousif, who was accompanied by Co 183BN (CRPF), SP Hrqs Pulwama, Dy SP DAR, SHO Police Station Pulwama, Incharge Police Post Newa, and several other esteemed officers from the district.
The tournament will be conducted in knockout format, with eight teams from various areas of the Newa-belt participating. The opening match featured a face-off between United Cricket Club and Hassanwani Strikers. The United Cricket Club emerged as winners and Man of the match award was given to Fuarat Mehraj.
SSP Pulwama in his address congratulated the participating teams and other participants for their enthusiastic participation in the tournament and highlighted J&K Police’s dedication in providing young people with platforms for their interests, particularly in sports. He intended the youth of district Pulwama to stay away from social crimes, violence, drugs etc. and advised them to make use of their energy in positive direction. Further, he said Such events spread positivity in the society, which is much needed in present circumstances.