Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, a 1992-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has paid tribute to 1,621 police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices continue to inspire the force’s efforts to maintain peace and engage young people in constructive activities.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the Pedal Through Paradise cycle race at the Police Golf Course near Dal Lake, Prabhat announced that the Jammu and Kashmir Police would organise Martyrs Memorial football and hockey tournaments to honour the fallen personnel and encourage youth participation in sports.
DGP Highlights Sports as a Tool for Youth Engagement
Prabhat emphasised that sporting activities can help young people develop discipline, maintain physical fitness and adopt healthier lifestyles.
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He said cycling was not merely a fitness activity but also an opportunity to build discipline and encourage constructive use of time. Participation in sports, he added, could help address excessive screen time and mobile phone addiction.
The DGP described young people as an important national asset and stressed the need to support their aspirations through productive activities.
Police Expands Sports and Community Outreach
The DGP said the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the administration, was organising sports activities at the district level to encourage wider youth participation.
He also referred to participation in recent events, including the Kashmir Marathon and Jashn-e-Dal, as examples of public engagement through organised activities.
Upcoming initiatives include:
- Martyrs Memorial football tournaments to honour police personnel who died in the line of duty.
- Martyrs Memorial hockey tournaments to encourage participation in sports.
- District-level sporting activities organised in coordination with the administration.
Focus on Tackling Drug Abuse and Other Social Challenges
Prabhat reiterated the police force’s commitment to working with young people and helping address social problems, including drug abuse and gambling.
The outreach initiatives aim to encourage youth participation in sports and other constructive activities while promoting fitness, discipline and community engagement.
The DGP said the sacrifices of police martyrs remained a source of inspiration for the force as it continued its efforts to promote peace and public welfare in Jammu and Kashmir.
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