Youth involvement and sports activities important for prosperous Jammu and Kashmir: Police Chief Nalin Prabhat

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 29 (STC): Stressing the need to involve the youth in more positive activities and increase sports opportunities to build a safe, healthy and prosperous society in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat said that the great sacrifices of 1621 police martyrs still inspire the force to promote peace and attract the youth towards positive activities.
He paid tribute to the martyrs and announced to organize Martyrs Memorial Football and Hockey Tournaments in their memory.
Addressing the closing ceremony of the cycle race “Pedal Through Paradise” organized by the police at the Police Golf Course on the banks of Dal Lake, the Police Chief stressed that sports activities play an important role in promoting discipline, physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle among the youth.
He said that cycling is not just a means of maintaining physical health but also instills discipline, consistency and a positive mindset in the youth. “Participating in sports can help keep the youth away from habits like mobile phone addiction and excessive screen time. The youth is the valuable asset and future of the country and said that their aspirations, abilities and participation in constructive activities can play an important role in the development of the country.
He clarified that the Jammu and Kashmir Police is committed to working with the younger generation and tackling various social evils faced by the society. The police is constantly making efforts to provide opportunities for healthy and positive activities to the youth, so that their energies can be utilized for constructive purposes.
(Straight Talk Communication)