This special report focuses on the Marathon with the organized borderline security force (BSF) in Bandipora in northern Kashmir, promoting physical fitness, environmental awareness and positive involvement between youth. “If I ran, I ran for myself to maintain my health,” said a national award teacher who had passionately urged more women to attend their well -being at such events. Marathon, which took place on the banks of Wula Lake, saw hundreds of participants in categories 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. Speakers, such as advocate Saika Rashid, emphasized the positive message of the event and encouraged the youth to keep on drugs and participate in constructive activities. The report also notes that this event is preceded by a larger international cashmere marathon organized by the J&K government.
