JKP’s Pipe, Brass Bands bag first 2 positions; PPS band wins consolation prize

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s contingents in different categories brought laurels to the organization by securing different positions in all categories during the 77th Independence Day Parade at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Pipe Band and Brass Band secured top two positions in the bands category while Border Security Force’s band got 3rd position. Similarly in March past category Jammu and Kashmir women police contingent was declared the best marching contingent among others while BSF and CRPF secured the 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
Participants in the school category, contingent from Police Public School, Bemina got 3rd position in March past while its band received consolation prize.
Director General of Police J&K, Dilbag Singh appreciated all the winning contingents. He said it’s always joyful to watch performances of Pipe Band and Brass Band teams. He congratulated the ladies contingents and contingents from Police Public School (PPS) who secured position in General Parade. He also complimented other contingent of police who participated in the Parade and said winning and losing doesn’t matter, what matters is effort and hardwork to do your best.
Jammu and Kashmir Police Pipe Band was led by Head Constable Mohd Yaqoob while Brass Band was led by Sub Inspector, Mushtaq Ahmad. The J&K Police ladies contingent was commanded by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mamta Sharma.