BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary flagged off the Jammu Marathon on Sunday, marking the first major public event, being conducted by the force post Operation Sindoor.
The Marathon was organised by the BSF, Jammu frontier, marking 60th Raising Day of the force.
According to the BSF, more than 6000 people from across the country participated in the full marathon covering 42 km and the 21 km and 10 km race categories, besides the 5 km run for fun. Some foreigners also took part in the marathon.
Many of the participants were seen holding national flags and also chanting slogans praising the country and India's first line of defence, the BSF.
The DG BSF said at the event, “This is the first time that BSF is organising a marathon in Jammu to promote physical fitness and a drug-free India. When we stay fit, it helps the nation. The prime minister’s Fit India initiative will truly be fulfilled when every citizen adopts a healthy lifestyle.”
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He said that BSF played a vital role in Operation Sindoor, adding that the operation’s success had strengthened public trust in the force.
“Many young people are joining the BSF. This successful marathon is a small yet meaningful example of how the force remains connected with the public in its mission to make the nation drug-free,” he said.
“We will continue to safeguard the country with even greater dedication and zeal.”
Thanking the people for joining the marathon, Chawdhary said they have come from far-off places and also lauded the cooperation of the J-K government and local administration.
Some runners from Kenya had also joined that Marathon and praised the BSF for providing them with the opportunity to visit the place.
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