Akhnoor, October 29 (IANS). A 5 kilometer trial marathon rally was organized by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday in Akhnoor district of Jammu and Kashmir from village Rajpura to BOP Gakhriyal on the International Border, in which more than 100 participants participated.
More than 100 rural participants from nearby border villages of Matkula, Nspura, Maljoda, Pargwal, Sidharwan, Garkhal, Jajiyal, Rakh Kharun, Kana Chowk, Dab Sudan, Panjore, Jhiri and Kalyanpur along with BSF jawans enthusiastically participated in this rally.
All the participants completed the rally with full enthusiasm, energy and sportsmanship. The main objective of this event was to encourage physical fitness, discipline and spirit of mutual harmony among the BSF jawans and residents along the International Border. Besides, it also served as a medium to motivate the local citizens for the upcoming BSF Marathon which will be organized at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, Palaura.
The recent remarkable success of BSF in Operation Sindoor along the India-Pak International Border inspired the local youth, resulting in their participation with full patriotism and enthusiasm.
Such community programs further strengthen mutual trust, cooperation and goodwill between BSF and border civilians. Also, they provide an important platform for youth participation, development of sportsmanship and identification of talent in the international border area.
Banis Kumar, who came to participate in the race, while talking to IANS said that the rally was organized by BSF and we will get benefit from it. BSF soldiers are not only guarding our border but are also trying to keep us fit. A good scheme is being run by BSF to stop drug addiction.
Mansi, who came to participate in the race, while talking to IANS said that both boys and girls have participated in the race. Girls have been motivated by BSF. BSF soldiers have taught us a lot and given us tips to improve our health.
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