Excelsior Correspondent
BHADARWAH, Sept 11: The Rashtriya Rifles under the aegis of the Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) took an initiative and organized horse race for Gujjars and Bakkerwals at Padri Gali, under Operation Sadhbhavana, today.
In order to break the routine and promote recreational activities to expand their cultural and social horizons and motivation of Gujjars and Bakkerwals, a horse race was organised.
A total of 72 Gujjars and Bakkerwals participated in the race and their remarkable performance was awarded with cash prizes of Rs. 10,000, 7000 and 5000 to winner, Runner up and Second Runner up respectively alongwith gifts. A total of 250 Gujjars and Bakkerwals were present during the occasion.
A Medical Camp was also organized during the event to provide medical advice and free medicine distribution for the Gujjars and Bakkerwals.
On this occasion, Fakir Hussain, Numberdar of Padri Gali thanked Army for organising this event and said that these kind of activities keep them motivated and has brought colours to their monotonous life.
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