SSP Awantipora Inaugurates Cricket Tournament at Charligund Awantipora, Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
||Black and White Digital News ||
||Parvinder Singh Nov 11, 2026||
Awantipora: As part of the ongoing Civic Action Programme 2026–27, SSP Awantipora Shri Irshad H. Rather-JKPS today inaugurated a cricket tournament at Charligund, Awantipora, aimed at promoting sports, engaging youth in constructive activities and spreading awareness against drug abuse under the banner of *Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan*.
A total of 10 teams are participating in the tournament, which is being played on a knockout basis. The inaugural match was played between Charligund Warriors and Elite Cricket Club Awantipora, marking the commencement of the sporting event.
The tournament aims to channelise the energy of youth towards healthy and constructive activities while promoting sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and brotherhood. It also seeks to sensitise young people about the harmful consequences of drug abuse and encourage them to adopt a healthy and drug free lifestyle.
On the occasion, SSP Awantipora emphasised the important role of sports in keeping youth physically and mentally fit and urged them to become active partners in the collective fight against the drug menace. He encouraged the participating teams to uphold the true spirit of the game and use sports as a positive platform for personal growth and social development.
He further reiterated that Awantipora Police remains committed to organising and supporting youth centric activities under the Civic Action Programme to strengthen police public relations and contribute towards building a healthy, responsible and drug free society.
The initiative reflects Awantipora Police’s continued commitment to youth engagement, community participation and the objectives of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
