Srinagar, Feb 24: As part of the Civic Action Programme 2024-25, Police in Monday concluded the T20 knockout cricket tournament at Bakiahaker Cricket Ground, Handwara. The tournament, aimed at promoting sportsmanship and positive engagement among youth, witnessed enthusiastic partici-pation from multiple teams. The final match was played between Handwara XI and Qaziabad XI, de-livering an exciting contest. Batting first, Handwara XI posted a formidable total of 205/3 in 20 overs. In response, Qaziabad XI fought hard but fell just short, scoring 199/8 in their allotted 20 overs, leading to a 6-run victory for Handwara XI.
At the closing ceremony, SSP Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Chowdhary- JKPS, accompanied by other senior officers, distributed prizes among the teams and congratulated the players for their out-standing performances. He highlighted the J&K Police’s commitment to promoting sports as a means of channelling youth energy towards positive activities, fostering teamwork, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Handwara Police extends its gratitude to all participating teams, match officials, and spectators for making the tournament a grand success. The department remains committed to sup-porting such initiatives in the future, ensuring continued youth engagement through sports.
