More than 1200 people participated in a ‘Run For Martyrs’ organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Sukhna lake on Sunday.
The five km run was organised under two categories i.e. for men & women, and was flagged off by Suresh Arora, DGP Punjab Police.
The event was a tribute to the BSF personnel who had laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
The participants ranging from 7 years to 80 years old included eager, fervour filled students from differents colleges and schools, personnel of BSF, CRPF, ITBP and the local citizens. The participants also exhibited and re-emphasised the association and concern of the tricity citizens for the BSF martyrs.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, VP Singh Badnore lauded the efforts of BSF in keeping the borders secure and for organising the run to honour and remember the Martyrs which would go a long way in inculcating a sense of patriotism amongst the future generation.
He reiterated the commitment of the Government of India towards the security forces and welfare of Martyrs families. Badnore further highlighted the dedications, sincerity and tough working conditions of BSF.
In men’s category, winner Ravinder Tiwari was given cash prize of Rs 51,000, Varinder Singh and Mukesh Rawat won second prize of Rs 21,000 each and third prize of Rs 11,000 each was given to Sukhjinder Singh, Sumit Gorai and Harjodhveer Singh.
In women’s category, Seema Devi won first prize of Rs 51,000, Rs 21,000 each was given as second prize to Prabjot Kaur and Nangi Ravi while third prize of Rs 11,000 each was given to Suraj Bamniya and Mosa N lotha.