STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: On the eve of New Year, Jammu Range Police Headquarters in collaboration with Parade Association Jammu organised veteran T-20 cricket tournament at Parade Ground Jammu on Sunday.
The tournament was inaugurated by DIG Jammu Range Shakeel Ahmed Beig. A large number of sports lovers besides Circular Business Controller, (CBC) Aircel and Organising Secretary, Rajesh Gill were present on the occasion.
DIG Jammu Range said that the tournament has been organised for veteran cricketers, who remain busy in their day to day life and get less time for recreational activities.
He said that during the tournament six veteran cricket teams is being participating which include Choudhary Cricket XI, Parade Association XI, Senior Advocate XI, Aircel XI, Atman Sports XI and Senior JKP XI. The closing ceremony would be held on 11th January 2014, he added.
He said that Veteran T20 Cricket Tournament would be the priority of J and K Police to make this event an annual feature on the eve of New Year.
He also said that Range Police Jammu has also organised various programmes under Civic Action Programme (CAP) viz. awareness Programme on road safety, social evils, anti-drug rallies and different sports activities for ensuring people friendly policing.
The inaugural match Choudhary Cricket XI defeated Parade Association XI by 65 runs.