AWANTIPORA/BARAMULLA, Nov. 12 -- Police on Wednesday inaugurated cricket and kabaddi tournaments in Awantipora and Baramulla districts under the Civic Action Programme, aimed at promoting sports participation and engaging young people in constructive activities.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Awantipora Irshad H Rather inaugurated a cricket tournament at Charligund, Awantipora, as part of the Civic Action Programme 2026-27.
Ten teams are participating in the tournament, which is being played on a knockout basis. The opening match was played between Charligund Warriors and Elite Cricket Club Awantipora.
The tournament is also intended to spread awareness against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Rather urged young pe...