REASI: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, District Police Reasi organised a *5 KM “Run for Unity”* at General Zorawar Singh Memorial Stadium, Reasi, under its Civic Action Programme 2026, with the objective of promoting national unity, integrity, communal harmony and a spirit of togetherness among the people.
Deputy commissioner Reasi Sh. Abhishek kumar , IAS, SSP Reasi Sh. Mukund Tibrewal, IPS along with other senior officers of the district including Addl. SP Reasi, DySP Headquarters Reasi and SHO Police Station Reasi, attended the event and encouraged the participants.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior citizens, prominent citizens of Reasi, students from various schools and colleges, and other members of civil society, who came together to spread the message of unity, discipline and national integration.
The 5 KM race commenced from General Zorawar Singh Memorial Stadium, Reasi, and proceeded via DC Office, Trintha, Geeta Nagar uptill Gran Morh before returning back to the stadium, where the participants crossed the finish line amid great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
On the occasion, cash prizes were distributed among the first three finishers in both Men and Women category in recognition of their performance and dedication. Medals, certificates and T-shirts were also provided to the participants as tokens of appreciation for their enthusiastic participation. Refreshments were distributed among the participants to ensure their comfort and well-being.
The event served as a platform to encourage physical fitness, sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle while reinforcing the values of unity, brotherhood and national integration championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It also provided an opportunity for the police and the public to interact in a positive and constructive environment.
Through this initiative, District Police Reasi reiterated its commitment to strengthening police-public relations, engaging youth in constructive activities and promoting the ideals of unity, integrity and collective responsibility under its Civic Action Programme.