MH-POLICE-MARATHON

Maha police to organise international marathon in Mumbai
    Mumbai, Jan 15 (PTI) In a first in the country,
Maharashtra Police would be organising an international
marathon in Mumbai on February 9.
    Around 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the
marathon, officials said.
    A state police force is organising an international
marathon for the first time, they claimed.
    Maharashtra Director General of Police Subodh Kumar
Jaiswal launched the event's website on Wednesday.
    The marathon would act as a bridge between people and
the police and increase communication between them, Jaiswal
said.
    The marathon will start from the iconic Gateway of
India in south Mumbai and pass through the Bandra-Worli Sea
Link, another city landmark, said Krishna Prakash, Inspector
General of Police.
    The theme would be "Health Run".
    Besides the regular 42 km marathon, there would be
21 km half marathon and 10 km and 5 km runs too.
    At least 5,000 police personnel are also expected to
take part in the event.
    In the run-up to the marathon, a bicycle ride would be
organised on February 2, Krishna Prakash said.
    Also, the police in every district would organise
`Mahila Daud' (women's run) to promote women empowerment and
safety on January 31, he added. PTI DC
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