Pampore, October 22: Under the Civic Action Programme of J&K Police, 23 JKAP IR Lethpora organised an Essay Writing Competition today at Birla Open Minds International School (BOMIS), Pampore, on the theme “India’s Freedom Struggle, Role of Freedom Fighters, Particularly Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.”
Students from various schools of the area participated in the competition, which aimed to sensitise the youth about India’s freedom movement and the sacrifices of the nation’s leaders, and to inculcate values of patriotism, national unity and civic responsibility among them.
The top three positions were secured by Zainab Binte Laila (Class 7, BOMIS), who bagged the first position; Nayeem Imtiyaz (Class 8, Hajahad Public School), who secured the second position; and Soliha Jan (Class 11, BOMIS), who stood third.
Speaking on the occasion, Commandant 23 JKAP IR, Sh. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, IPS, highlighted the significance of such competitions in enhancing the knowledge, confidence and sense of responsibility among students. He assured that more programmes of this nature, including sports activities, would be organised in the future.
The Commandant also thanked the Principal and management of BOMIS for their valuable support and cooperation in organising the event, and extended his best wishes to all the participating students.
