Shimla, June 5 -- Hundreds of people, including youth, senior citizens, women, children, tourists and local residents, participated in a mini-marathon organised by Himachal Pradesh Police in Shimla on World Environment Day on Friday.

The event carried three key messages: environmental conservation, elimination of heroin ("Chitta") abuse from Himachal Pradesh, and public participation in the ongoing Census exercise.

The mini marathon, comprising 10-kilometre and 3-kilometre categories, started and concluded at the historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla. Participants from different age groups and regions joined the run in large numbers, reflecting widespread support for the campaign.

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