Sishu Mitra Champion Awards event second edition held at Assam Police Institute
Jul 21, 2024
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 21 : The second edition of the Assam Police Sishu Mitra Champion Awards programme was held at the Assam Police Institute (Police Officers Mess), Ulubari, on Sunday.
Assam DGP GP Singh presented the award to 27 Police Officers from across the state to recognise and promote the exceptional work of Police Officers in achieving success in child-related cases.
Additionally, the Superintendent of Guwahati Medical College Hospital, the Nodal Officer for the SC/ST(PoA) Act and the Special Public Prosecutor of the Kamrup Metro Special POCSO Court were also awarded under a Special Recognition category.
This Award is a part of the Assam Police' Sishu Mitra Programme, which is one of the largest child-friendly policing programmes in India.
The Assam Police Sishu Mitra Programme is anchored by the Assam Police, with technical support from UNICEF and UTSAH Child Rights Organisation.
Harmeet Singh, Special DGP (HQ) was the Convenor of the Assam Police Sishu Mitra Programme.
Earlier between June 24 to June 30, Assam Police hosted the prestigious All India Police Sports - 'Judo Cluster 2024' in Guwahati, under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Board.
The tournament brought together 40 teams of the State Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from across India to compete in the major martial arts disciplines.
The opening ceremony was held on June 24th at Karmabeer Nabin Ch. Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Sarusajai, marking the start of an exhilarating week of sporting excellence and G.P. Singh, Director General of Police, Assam, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The Judo Cluster showcased five key martial arts: Wushu, Taekwondo, Judo, Karate and Pencak Silat.
The competition was hosted at two distinguished venues in Guwahati: Karmabeer Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Sarusajai will host Taekwondo, Wushu, and Karate. Meanwhile, Judo and Pencak Silat took place at Bhogeswari Phukanoni Indoor Stadium in Dispur.
The iconic mascot for the event, Luit, was unveiled during the opening ceremony on Monday.
With over 1500 participants from every corner of India, players showcased their exceptional skills and engage in spirited competition, embodying the true essence of sportsmanship.
