DIG SKR inaugurates T-20 knockout cricket tournament in Pulwama

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday said that the DIG SKR Rayees Mohammad Bhat under the aegis of Civic Action programme inaugurated T-20 knockout cricket tournament at Sports Stadium Rajpora.
The DIG SKR was accompanied by SSP Pulwama Mohd Yousif besides, DySP Hqrs, DySP DAR DPL Pulwama, DySP PC Pulwama, SHO PS Rajpora and other officers of District were present on the occasion, besides, 16 teams from different areas of Rajpora Belt participated in the tournament and the inaugural match was played between Rajpora Royal Cricket Club vs United Star Sangarwani.
Police in its statement said that the DIG SKR while interacting with the players and other spectators said that J&K Police is at the forefront in organising various sports activities with the sole aim to provide best platform to the youth, so that they can showcase their talent in sports activities and provide them opportunity to prove their mettle at national and international level. These sports activities not only keep the youth physically and mentally fit but also keep themselves away from social evils.
Moreover, the chief guest also assured every possible help for the promotion of sports at the grass root level and affirmed that such tournaments will be organized in the different areas of the district in future as well. The participants have shown extraordinary enthusiasm and applauded the role of Police for organizing such events.