Mini Marathon ‘Run for Unity’ Organised by Doda Police on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

jj correspondent
Doda, October 31, 2026: In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated across the country as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), District Police Doda organised a Mini Marathon titled “Run for Unity” with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.
The marathon commenced from Dak Bungalow, Doda, and culminated at the Sports Stadium, Doda, witnessing enthusiastic participation from officers and officials of the Civil Administration, District Police, other security forces, prominent citizens, social workers, students from various schools and colleges, and members of the general public.
Deputy Commissioner Doda, Sh. Krishan Lal-JKAS, and Senior Superintendent of Police Doda, Sh. Kartik Shoritya-IPS, participated in the event alongside officers and officials of the Civil Administration, District Police Doda, and representatives of other security forces, encouraging participants and reinforcing the spirit of unity and collective participation.
The event aimed at spreading the message of national unity, integrity, peace, brotherhood and communal harmony, while reaffirming the ideals and vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.
Both male and female participants took part in the marathon with remarkable enthusiasm and sportsmanship. In the men’s category, Sh. Leela Parshad S/o Girdhari Lal, Tehsil and District Doda, secured 1st position; Sh. Jaffar Hussain S/o Abdul Rashid R/o Malwana, Tehsil Gundna, Doda, secured 2nd position; and Sh. Momin Irshad S/o Mohd Irshad R/o Bhallessa, Tehsil Chilly Pingal, Doda, secured 3rd position.
Similarly, in the women’s category, Miss Kashi Devi D/o Sanjeet Singh R/o Khoranti, Tehsil Assar, Doda, bagged 1st position; Miss Laiba Banoo D/o Manzoor Ahmed R/o Udhayanpur, Tehsil Bharat Bagla, secured 2nd position; and Miss Rajni Devi D/o Kailash Kumar R/o Charota, Tehsil Assar, secured 3rd position.
The winners in both categories were felicitated with cash prizes and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding performance.
On the occasion, officers highlighted the significance of National Unity Day and emphasised the need to uphold the ideals of unity in diversity, mutual respect, national integration and collective responsibility. They appreciated the enthusiastic participation of officers, personnel of various security forces, students and citizens, while encouraging youth to actively engage in activities promoting fitness, discipline, patriotism and social harmony.
The event concluded on a positive and patriotic note, reinforcing the message that unity, peace, solidarity and collective commitment are the cornerstones of a strong, secure and progressive nation.