Srinagar, Oct. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir Police will conduct 240 sports events at the district level this year as part of its efforts to engage youth and channelise their energy towards constructive activities, Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat said on Thursday.

Addressing a gathering at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Prabhat said sports remained a key component of the police's civic action programmes aimed at strengthening engagement with young people.

He said 144 sporting events were conducted last year, while more than 6,000 people participated in the recently held Run for Unity.

"Sports and policing both demand utmost discipline, coordination, a humongous amount of teamwork, ...