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J&K Police Hold ‘Run for Unity’ to Mark Ekta Diwas in Jammu
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:03 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir police organized a community run on Ekta Diwas, drawing participants from across the city to promote harmony.
Jammu, J&K – On Ekta Diwas, the Jammu and Kashmir police staged a "Run for Unity" in the city centre, inviting residents, students and local officials to take part in a symbolic walk for communal harmony. The event began at the police headquarters and followed a short route through major streets, allowing participants to interact while showcasing the police force’s outreach efforts.
Police officials said the run was intended to reinforce the message of national integration and to build trust between law‑enforcement agencies and the community. Senior officers highlighted that such initiatives help bridge gaps and foster a sense of shared responsibility for peace.
Spectators lined the route, cheering the runners and emphasizing the city’s collective desire for unity. Organisers noted that the positive response reflected growing public willingness to engage in civic activities that promote social cohesion.
The run concluded with a brief cultural program featuring local artists, underscoring the cultural diversity of Jammu and the shared aspirations of its people.
Authorities plan to replicate similar community‑focused events on future commemorations, aiming to sustain the momentum of unity across the region.
Police officials said the run was intended to reinforce the message of national integration and to build trust between law‑enforcement agencies and the community. Senior officers highlighted that such initiatives help bridge gaps and foster a sense of shared responsibility for peace.
Spectators lined the route, cheering the runners and emphasizing the city’s collective desire for unity. Organisers noted that the positive response reflected growing public willingness to engage in civic activities that promote social cohesion.
The run concluded with a brief cultural program featuring local artists, underscoring the cultural diversity of Jammu and the shared aspirations of its people.
Authorities plan to replicate similar community‑focused events on future commemorations, aiming to sustain the momentum of unity across the region.