Kishtwar Police Organise Cricket Tournament in Paddar to Keep Youth Away from Drugs

In a significant initiative aimed at promoting sports, encouraging healthy lifestyles and steering young people away from drug abuse and anti-social activities, Kishtwar Police organised a cricket tournament under the Civic Action Programme at Chattergarh Stadium in Paddar block of Kishtwar district.

The initiative has been undertaken under the directions of SSP Kishtwar Sunny Gupta (IPS), with a focus on engaging youth in constructive activities, fostering sportsmanship and strengthening the bond between police and the public.

The tournament was inaugurated by ASP Kishtwar Mohd Shafiq Choudhary (JKPS), in the presence of SDPO Paddar Vijay Kumar Bhagat and SHO Paddar Amrit Katoch.

A total of 32 teams are participating in the tournament, which is being conducted on a single-knockout basis. The event has witnessed enthusiasm among local cricket enthusiasts and aims to provide young players with a positive platform to showcase their talent while promoting discipline, teamwork and mutual understanding.

Speaking to the media, ASP Choudhary urged the youth to stay away from drugs and adopt sports and other constructive activities to build a healthy and productive future. He emphasised that such initiatives play an important role in keeping young people engaged in positive pursuits and protecting them from the harmful influence of drug abuse and anti-social elements.

He also appealed to the general public to cooperate with Kishtwar Police in the fight against drugs and other unlawful activities, urging people to promptly share information with the police if they come across cases of drug abuse, suspected drug-related activities or individuals involved in anti-social activities.

Kishtwar Police reiterated its commitment to organising such public-oriented initiatives to promote sports, spread awareness against drug abuse and ensure the welfare of young people. The tournament reflects the department's continued efforts to strengthen community participation and encourage the youth to contribute towards a healthy, peaceful and drug-free society.