Superintendent of Police, Guntur Urban, Rajesh Kumar, led by an example to police personnel by taking part in the 5-K Run for Unity to commemorate the 139th birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar, after flagging off the Run for Unity at Police Parade Grounds, ran the full course and completed the 5-k marathon.
The police personnel followed suit inspiring passersby at major junctions in the town. The run which started at Parade Grounds, covered Rajiv Gandhi statue, Sankar Vilas Centre, Lodge Centre, Lakshmipuram Junction, Brodiepet 14th Cross Road before entering the road leading to the grounds.
Addressing a meeting at the parade grounds, Mr. Rajesh Kumar said that Patel had done yeomen service to the country and held the civil services in the highest esteem. His contribution to the police services was exemplary, he said.
The SP gave away prizes to the winners. Srinivasa Rao (PC no 69), N. Suresh Babu (HC 1300) and ex-army personnel Krishna Murthy were given prizes in above 40 years category. Nagaraju (pc no 6015), Amarnath (HG 328) and Ranganaik (PC 3375) were given prizes.
Later, the SP administered the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to the personnel at the District Police Office.
Additional Superintendents of Police Srinivasulu, J. Bhaskara Rao and DSPs were present.
MP Galla Jayadev flagged off a 5-k run held at NTR Stadium by local TDP and BJP leaders. TDP spokesperson D. Srinivasa Rao and Ch. Chitti Babu were present.
Municipal Commissioner C. Nagevni administered the pledge on the premises of the GMC council hall.
