Health on priority! Maha police to host international 'Health Run' marathon in Mumbai, Feb 9

Mumbai, January 15: In a first in the country, Maharashtra Police would be organising an international marathon in Mumbai on February 9 as revealed by the Mumbai Police officials on Thursday. "Around 15,000 runners are expected to take part in the marathon. A state police force is organising an international marathon for the first time", the officials said.

 

 

"The marathon would act as a bridge between people and the police and increase communication between them", said Maharashtra DGP Subodh Kumar Jaiswal at launch of the event's website. While the theme of the marathon for the first is slated to be 'Health Run', it would start from the iconic Gateway of India in south Mumbai and pass through the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, another city landmark.

 

"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", the release read. "In the run-up to the marathon, a bicycle ride would be organised on February 2. Also, the police in every district would organise `Mahila Daud' (women's run) to promote women empowerment and safety on January 31", it added.