Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNO): With more sports activities planned across Srinagar in the coming weeks, police have urged youngsters to stay connected with playgrounds and libraries, saying constructive engagement is key to keeping them away from negative influences.
SSP Srinagar Sandeep Chakravarthy said on Wednesday that J&K Police would organise more sports tournaments and youth engagement programmes in November and December under its Civic Action Programme (CAP).
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the final match of a 10-day football tournament organised by J&K Police, the SSP, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the programme was aimed at giving young people the right direction by engaging them in sports and studies.
“The main aim of this Civic Action Programme is to keep our young population, who are the future of our country, busy with constructive activities and give them the right direction. You all know that there are a lot of negative energies in our society. We have to keep them away,” he said.
Chakravarthy said the police would continue organising such activities and support young people whenever they needed assistance. “J&K Police is always with the youth. Whatever support they need in difficult times, J&K Police is at the forefront to support our youth,” he said.
Congratulating the winners, runners-up and participants, the SSP said the football tournament had concluded with an exciting final that went into a tie-breaker and penalty shootout.
“Participation is very important. I would like to congratulate all the players who participated in this tournament, especially those who showed us such a good match in the final,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of football, Chakravarthy said the game teaches teamwork, discipline and collective effort. “Football teaches us that whenever we want to win, we should play as a team. It teaches us to be strong and play as a team,” he said.
The SSP said Srinagar Police had planned more such programmes for the city during November and December, adding that the initiative would seek to increase youth participation in sports.
Referring to the performance of young cricketers from downtown Srinagar in recent tournaments, he said it was encouraging to see local youngsters doing well in sports. “This is the identity of Srinagar. We want to tell the youth to remain engaged in playgrounds and libraries. Srinagar Police and J&K Police are always with you,” he said.
Meanwhile, Srinagar Police also concluded its second T-20 cricket tournament under the Civic Action Programme 2025–26 at Sri Pratap College Playground, M.A. Road, Srinagar. The tournament, which began on November 5, witnessed participation from eight teams representing different areas of the city.
IH Sports Barbar Shah emerged as champions, defeating MCC Foreshore Road Srinagar in the final. Trophies, medals and cash prizes were distributed among the winners, runners-up and outstanding performers—(KNO)